22nd PM-KISAN instalment: ₹18,640 crore
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What happened
- The PM released over ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers as the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment from Guwahati on 13 March 2026 [PIB].
Background
- Over ₹4.27 lakh crore has been paid so far; 2.15 crore beneficiaries were women [PIB].
Why it matters
- Track the number of beneficiaries; it shows how well land records are updated.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-19): the PM released over ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers as the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment from Guwahati on 13 March 2026.
- Track the number of beneficiaries; it shows how well land records are updated.
Quotable data pointThe PM released over ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers as the 22nd PM-KISAN instalment from Guwahati on 13 March 2026.
PIB: PM-KISAN 22nd instalment, 19 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: PM-KISAN.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
22nd PM-KISAN instalment was released from
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PM-KISAN 22nd instalment, 19 Mar 2026
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