Andhra Pradesh releases second installment of ₹3,125 crore in aid to 46.85 lakh farmers

Andhra Pradesh released the second instalment of the Annadata Sukhibhava–Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Friday, 30 October 2026. A total of ₹3,125.47 crore was allocated to 46,85,838 farmer families.

Funding and payment status

The state government’s share was ₹2,342.92 crore and the Union government’s share was ₹782.55 crore. Assistance had reached 99.44% of farmers’ accounts. Deposits to 17,828 accounts remained pending because of technical issues.

Under the state’s announced assistance structure, eligible farmer families are to receive ₹20,000 annually in three instalments: ₹7,000 for the Kharif season, ₹7,000 for the Rabi season and ₹6,000 for summer. The state reported that ₹15,236.35 crore had been credited under the scheme over the preceding two years.

Important Facts for Exams

• Annual support: PM-KISAN provides farmers up to ₹6,000 a year as minimum income support.
• Telangana model: PM-KISAN was modelled on Telangana’s Rythu Bandhu, which gives eligible farmers a direct payment.
• Performance assessment: PM-KISAN’s state and district performance awards considered data correction, farmer grievances and timely physical verification.