PM-KISAN 24th Instalment: ₹498.48 Crore Transferred to Chhattisgarh Farmers; Sai Stresses Rural Prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets participants at the PM Kisan Utsav programme in Banaskantha, Gujarat, on Friday, October 30, 2026, marking the release of the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN. According to the government release, more than ₹18,690 crore was transferred to over 9.34 crore farmers nationwide. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO

Chief Minister joins PM Kisan Utsav in Raipur as nationwide transfers exceed ₹18,690 crore; paddy procurement in Chhattisgarh to begin on November 15

Key Highlights

• More than 9.34 crore farmers nationwide received over ₹18,690 crore under the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN, according to the government release.

• In Chhattisgarh, 24,59,707 farmers received ₹498.48 crore, taking cumulative transfers under the scheme to over ₹11,776.50 crore.

• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the programme at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur.

• Paddy procurement for the 2026–27 marketing season will begin on November 15, with 360 additional procurement centres being established.

• Sai reiterated directions for immediate assessment of cyclone-related crop damage and assistance to eligible farmers.

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said farmers’ prosperity was fundamental to building a developed India as he participated in the PM Kisan Utsav programme in Raipur on Friday October 30, 2026 , marking the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. According to the state government release, ₹498.48 crore was transferred to the accounts of 24,59,707 farmers in Chhattisgarh.

Addressing farmers at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium on the campus of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Sai said regular financial assistance helped agricultural households meet essential cultivation expenses and provided particular support to small and marginal farmers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with dignitaries at the programme marking the release of the 24th PM-KISAN instalment and the inauguration and launch of development projects in Banaskantha, Gujarat, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Photo: primelookindia.com via via CG/CMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the national programme from Banaskantha in Gujarat. On the occasion, more than ₹18,690 crore was transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer to the bank accounts of over 9.34 crore farmers across the country, the release stated.

Sai described PM-KISAN as an important initiative that recognised the recurring financial requirements of farming families.

“Strengthening farmers financially and making agriculture more remunerative is our government’s firm commitment,” the Chief Minister said.

Direct support for agricultural households

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, flanked by Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma (L) and Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb(R) , attends the PM Kisan Utsav programme at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, on Friday, October 30, 2026, marking the release of the 24th PM-KISAN instalment. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO.

Sai said farmers needed timely financial support to purchase seeds, fertilisers and other agricultural inputs. Assistance delivered directly into their accounts helped them manage these requirements while making the distribution process more transparent and accessible.

With the latest payment, farmers in Chhattisgarh have received more than ₹11,776.50 crore across 24 instalments under PM-KISAN, according to the release.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with folded hands as Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma and Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb applaud during the live telecast of the PM Kisan Utsav programme at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO.

The Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister on behalf of the state’s farming families and said stronger agricultural incomes had benefits extending beyond individual households.

“Farmers’ prosperity strengthens the village economy. Higher agricultural incomes, better facilities and wider access to modern technology will help realise the vision of a developed Chhattisgarh and a developed India,” Sai said.

He encouraged farmers to use available government support alongside improved cultivation practices to strengthen their livelihoods.

Modi links developed India to farmers’ economic strength

Addressing the national programme, Prime Minister Modi placed farmers’ welfare at the centre of the country’s development ambitions.

“The country’s farmers are the strongest foundation of the resolve for a developed India. This vision cannot be realised without their prosperity, self-reliance and economic empowerment,” Modi said, according to the release.

The Prime Minister said the Union government was working to increase farmers’ incomes, reduce cultivation costs and connect agriculture with modern technology and scientific research.

He also outlined efforts over the preceding 12 years to improve farmers’ economic security, increase agricultural production and strengthen the rural economy.

According to the release, Modi said the country’s agricultural budget had increased fivefold compared with 2013–14.

Crop-loss surveys ordered after cyclone damage

At the Raipur programme, Sai also addressed concerns over crop damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in different parts of Chhattisgarh.

He said all district collectors had been directed to immediately assess losses so that eligible farmers could receive assistance under the applicable provisions of Revenue Book Circular 6-4 and prescribed norms.

The Chief Minister emphasised that district administrations must give priority to the assessment and relief process.

“The state government stands firmly with every affected farmer during this difficult period. We will ensure that assistance is provided to protect their interests and support their recovery,” Sai said.

He reiterated that farmers should receive timely relief and that unnecessary delays in surveying damage or distributing assistance must be avoided.

Paddy procurement from November 15

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai addresses farmers during PM Kisan Utsav at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, on Friday, October 30, 2026. He emphasised timely financial support, remunerative farming and the government’s commitment to assisting farmers affected by crop losses. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO.

Sai announced that paddy procurement for the 2026–27 kharif marketing season would begin on November 15.

He said the state had provided for procurement at ₹3,100 per quintal, subject to a maximum of 21 quintals per acre. The government was also establishing 360 additional procurement centres to improve access and reduce the distance farmers needed to travel to sell their produce.

The Chief Minister said arrangements were being made to ensure that procurement remained orderly, transparent and convenient.

“Farmers’ convenience, a fair return for their hard work and timely payment are among our government’s priorities. No farmer should face unnecessary difficulty in selling paddy,” Sai said.

The additional centres, he said, would help make procurement services more accessible to rural households.

Irrigation, technology and diversified livelihoods

The Chief Minister said sustained growth in agricultural incomes required investment in irrigation, wider use of modern technology and opportunities beyond conventional crop cultivation.

He highlighted organic and natural farming, horticulture, livestock rearing and fisheries as activities that could provide additional sources of household income.

Sai urged farmers to take advantage of government schemes and adopt agricultural practices suited to their resources and local conditions.

He said diversification and improved access to agricultural infrastructure would help make farming more remunerative while strengthening the wider rural economy.

Ministers highlight support for farmers and landless workers

Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma said the state government was working to improve farmers’ financial security and self-reliance under Sai’s leadership.

He described the provision for paddy procurement at ₹3,100 per quintal as an important component of the government’s agricultural policies.

Verma also highlighted the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomihin Krishi Mazdoor Kalyan Yojana, under which eligible landless agricultural labourer families receive annual assistance of ₹10,000.

He said coordinated efforts by the Union and state governments were helping rural households access financial assistance, agricultural resources and better facilities.

Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb said PM-KISAN provided eligible farmers with ₹6,000 annually through direct transfers, helping them meet cultivation-related requirements.

He emphasised the importance of crop diversification in creating additional earning opportunities and making agriculture more profitable.

The minister said the state government was pursuing measures to raise farmers’ incomes and modernise the agricultural sector.

The programme was attended by Savita Chandrakar; Chhattisgarh Seed Development Corporation Chairman Chandrahas Chandrakar; Zila Panchayat Chairman Naveen Kumar Agrawal; Guru Saurabh Saheb; Agriculture Secretary Siddharth Komal Pardeshi; Agriculture Director Rahul Deo; Chhattisgarh State Seeds and Agriculture Development Corporation Managing Director Ajay Agrawal; and Indira Gandhi Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr Girish Chandel.

Agricultural experts, departmental officials, public representatives and a large number of farmers were also present.