As per the official announcement on the PM Kisan website, the date for the release of the scheme s 16th instalment is confirmed to be set for February 28 this year.
The 15th instalments of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was released on November 15, 2023, just days before the state assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Telangana, raising questions about possible intentional delay by the centre.
The total amount transferred to beneficiaries since the inception of the scheme is expected to cross Rs 2.59 lakh crore. This financial assistance will support farmers in meeting their daily needs and contribute to their overall well-being, the statement said