Archive · 26 Sep 2025
PM-KISAN: Flood-Hit Farmers Get Financial Aid
The Indian government is giving money to farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand because of recent floods and landslides.
This money comes from a program called PM-KISAN.
Over 27 lakh farmers are receiving over Rs 540 crore in total.
The money is meant to help these farmers with their immediate needs, buy seeds and fertilizers, and help them continue farming.
The government has also promised additional financial help for the affected states.
Union Agriculture Minister released the 21st installment of PM-KISAN.
The funds are designated for farmers in flood-affected Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
Over Rs 540 crore disbursed to over 27 lakh farmers.
Approximately 2.7 lakh women farmers are included.
The funds are meant to help farmers recover from recent calamities.
- Who
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- What
- Released PM-KISAN funds
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand
- Why
- To aid farmers affected by floods and landslides
Farmers' Needs
Government Support
Aid Distribution
Farmers' Needs
Farmers require timely and sufficient financial support.
Government Support
The government is providing aid to support farmers in need.
- Scheme
- PM-KISAN
- Total Funds Disbursed
- Rs 540 crore
- Recipient Farmers
- 27 lakh+
- Beneficiary States
- Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand
- Additional Assistance
- Rs 1500 crore, Rs 1600 crore, and Rs 1200 crore announced for respective states
