Over 9.34 Crore Farmers Receive Direct Financial Assistance Ahead of Diwali; Anurag Thakur Thanks PM Modi
Hamirpur/NewDelhi, October 30, 2026
Former Union Cabinet Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur welcomed the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), describing it as a Diwali gift of prosperity for the nation’s farmers. More than ₹18,690 crore has been directly transferred into the bank accounts of over 9.34 crore farmers across the country. He said that respect for farmers, their economic empowerment and their welfare remain fundamental to the identity and commitment of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Anurag Thakur said that this timely financial assistance ahead of Diwali would provide significant support to agricultural households. Under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the technology-driven Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism has strengthened transparency and ensured that financial assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries directly, eliminating intermediaries. The release of the 24th instalment reflects the Union Government’s continued commitment to safeguarding the economic interests of small and marginal farmers.
Highlighting the remarkable achievements of the scheme, Anurag Thakur said that PM-KISAN has established a historic model of direct financial support for India’s agricultural community. Since its inception, the scheme has benefited more than 11 crore farmers across the country. With the latest instalment, the cumulative amount transferred to farming families through the scheme has crossed ₹4.47 lakh crore, making a substantial contribution towards strengthening rural livelihoods and the agrarian economy.
Anurag Singh Thakur reaffirmed that empowering farmers is a key pillar of the vision of a Developed India. Through initiatives such as PM-KISAN, the government is providing financial assistance to farmers to meet essential agricultural requirements and input costs. The objective is to make India’s farming community self-reliant, economically resilient and prosperous, enabling farmers to remain active contributors to the nation’s growth and development.
