Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 24th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on October 30, 2026, from Banaskantha, Gujarat. Under this initiative, over ₹18,680 crore will be directly transferred (DBT) to the bank accounts of more than 9.34 crore beneficiary farmers across the country.

For Bihar, this installment is particularly significant, with over ₹1,476 crore slated for direct transfer to more than 73 lakh farmer families in the state. Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha shared this information during a press conference held on Wednesday at Krishi Bhawan in Mithapur, Patna. He highlighted that Bihar's farmers have already received a total of ₹33,000 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme, providing substantial support to the state's agricultural sector.

A state-level 'PM Kisan Utsav Diwas' will be organized at Gyan Bhawan in Patna to mark the occasion. The event will be attended by the Chief Minister, senior officials, and beneficiary farmers. The primary objective of this festival is to inform farmers about the benefits of various government schemes and underscore the role of financial assistance in agriculture. Both central and state governments are prioritizing agricultural development, which is expected to lead to farmer prosperity, increased employment opportunities for women, entrepreneurs, and youth, and contribute to poverty alleviation.

The Agriculture Minister also mentioned that the 'PM Kisan Utsav Diwas' will promote awareness about natural farming. Through dialogues focused on agricultural and public welfare, efforts will be made to understand and address farmers' concerns and problems. He reiterated that eligible farmer families receive an annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 under the PM-KISAN scheme, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each directly into their bank accounts via DBT.