Deputy CM Sunetra Ajit Pawar attends 24th instalment disbursement programme virtually from Pune Collectorate
Pune, October 2026 : A total of Rs 1,937 crore has been disbursed so far to eligible farmer families in Pune district under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Around 4.34 lakh farmers across the district's 13 talukas are currently eligible for benefits under the scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the scheme at a programme organised in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Pune district Guardian Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar participated in the programme virtually from the Pune Collectorate.
State Agriculture Commissioner Suraj Mandhare, District Collector Jitendra Dudi, Agriculture Director Uday Deshmukh and District Superintendent Agriculture Officer Vaibhav Tambe were also present.
The Central Government implements the scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers for meeting agricultural expenses, purchasing farming inputs and increasing agricultural productivity. Under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each, directly into their bank accounts.
Since the launch of the scheme in 2019, beneficiaries in Pune district have received 23 instalments, with the 24th instalment now being released.
5.76 Lakh Farmers Registered in Pune District
A total of 5,76,279 farmers have registered under the scheme across the 13 talukas of Pune district. Of these, approximately 4.34 lakh beneficiaries are currently eligible as per the PM-KISAN portal.
e-KYC and Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account Mandatory
To receive benefits regularly, beneficiaries must ensure that their land records are updated, complete e-KYC formalities, link their bank accounts with Aadhaar and fulfil the requirement of obtaining the necessary Farmer ID.
Financial assistance is transferred directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The scheme is being implemented through coordination among the Revenue, Agriculture and Rural Development departments.
Taluka-wise Number of Eligible Beneficiaries and Funds Disbursed
Sr. No. | Taluka | Eligible Beneficiaries | Funds Disbursed (Rs Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ambegaon | 37,231 | 151 |
2 | Baramati | 50,731 | 230 |
3 | Bhor | 25,137 | 104 |
4 | Daund | 42,420 | 195 |
5 | Haveli | 10,953 | 56 |
6 | Indapur | 48,740 | 219 |
7 | Junnar | 52,281 | 231 |
8 | Khed | 43,633 | 200 |
9 | Maval | 17,496 | 77 |
10 | Mulshi | 13,055 | 71 |
11 | Purandar | 32,108 | 133 |
12 | Shirur | 51,508 | 229 |
13 | Velhe | 9,034 | 40 |
Total funds disbursed: Rs 1,937 crore
Note: The taluka-wise beneficiary figures provided in the source add up to 4,33,328, while the article mentions approximately 4.34 lakh eligible beneficiaries district-wide. The figures have been retained as provided in the original Marathi report.
