CM-KISAN Yojana Launched In Odisha, 46 lakh Farmers To Receive Rs 4,000 In Two Phases

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday launched 'CM-KISAN Yojana' on the occasion of the Nuakhai festival at Sambalpur.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was also present at the launch ceremony.  

"The launch of CM Kisan Yojana on the auspicious occasion of Odisha 's agricultural festibal, Holy Nuakhai, is a moment of joy for all of us. Launched CM Kisan Portal, Farmer Odisha Unified Portal for the benefit of farmers. Keeping in mind the overall development of the farmers, our government has launched the CM Kisan Yojana. Around 46 lakh farming families of the state will benefit from this scheme. 925 crores financial assistance has been directly transferred through DBT to strengthen their financial position, which will improve their financial progress," the CM said in a post on X.

CM-KISAN Yojana To Benefit 46 Lakh Farmers 

The scheme has incorporated a fund of Rs 925 crores in financial aid to 46 lakh small and marginal farmers who are not included in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) program.

Eligible farmers will receive a total of Rs 4,000 in two installments. The first installment of Rs 2,000 will be disbursed on Nuakhai, starting September 8, and the remaining Rs 2,000 will be provided on Akshaya Tritiya. This scheme targets landless farmers who were previously excluded from the PM Kisan Yojana. Through the CM KISAN Yojana, the government aims to support this segment of the farming community. This initiative is part of the state government's broader efforts to uplift farmers and enhance agricultural development in Odisha .