Farmers across the state are set to receive vital financial assistance as the second installment of the CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana is prepared for immediate release. This crucial aid directly supports thousands of agricultural families, providing much-needed funds for their farming activities and daily needs. The program delivers essential resources at a critical time, offering immediate relief and strengthening the backbone of the state’s agriculture.
Understanding the Farmer Welfare Scheme
The Chief Minister Farmer Welfare Scheme, known as the CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana, was launched in September 2020. Its main aim is to give direct money help to farmers. The plan works to make small and marginal farmers stronger by giving them extra funds. This scheme also works towards making farming a business that brings good money and helps farmers use better ways to grow crops. It aims to make farmers in the state self-reliant. The scheme was started by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for farmers in the state.
“The scheme, launched in September 2020, aims to provide direct financial support to farmers. The CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana is designed to empower small and marginal farmers by providing an extra Rs. 6,000 annually, in addition to the Rs. 6,000 provided under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. The benefit is provided in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each.”
Next Payment for Farmers
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, is set to send the second payment under the CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana for the financial year 2025-26. This money will go into the bank accounts of farmers in Madhya Pradesh on August 14, 2025. This payment is estimated to be 500 crore rupees and will benefit about 83 lakh farmers. The event for this payment will happen in Mandla. it is planned to take place during the Balram Jayanti celebrations. The money will be sent directly to bank accounts, making sure the process is clear and fast. This shows the state government’s ongoing promise to help farmers and make farming stronger.
How the Scheme Helps Farmers
The CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana gives financial help to farmers every year. This money adds to the funds farmers already get from the central government’s PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. When both schemes are combined, farmers get a total of 12,000 rupees each year. This total money is meant to help farmers with costs related to farming and to make their farms produce more. The financial help is given in three equal payments of 2,000 rupees each. This support aims to improve the money situation of farmers and give them enough funds for their farming needs.
Who Gets the Money
To receive benefits from the CM Kisan Kalyan Yojana, farmers must meet certain requirements. They must live permanently in Madhya Pradesh. It is also necessary for farmers to have farming land where they grow crops. A key rule is that farmers must already be signed up under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. This includes having a mandatory e-KYC done. But, some groups of people are not able to get the benefits of this scheme. These include:
- People who pay income tax.
- Those who hold or have held government positions or are elected members.
- Current or retired government workers and employees of local government bodies (except for multi-tasking staff or Group D employees).
- Retired persons who receive a monthly pension of 10,000 rupees or more (except for multi-tasking staff or Group D employees).
- Professionals like doctors, engineers. lawyers.
- Farmers who do not use their land for farming or leave it uncultivated.
- Holders of large institutional land.
The local government officer, known as a Patwari, checks and confirms the details of all eligible farmers. These details are then put onto the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Portal.
Looking Back at Past Payments
The scheme began in September 2020. Initially, it provided 4,000 rupees annually in two payments. But, starting from 2023, the amount was increased to 6,000 rupees per year, given in three payments of 2,000 rupees each. By March 2025, the Madhya Pradesh government had given out more than 17,500 crore rupees through this scheme. This money helped over 83 lakh farmers. The first payment for the financial year 2025-26 was sent out on April 30, 2025. These payments are part of the government’s effort to help farmers financially and improve their farming and living conditions.
Official Views and Future Steps
Government officials have shared that the timing of the payment, which is happening on Balram Jayanti, shows the government’s strong focus on farmers. This day is traditionally essential for farming. The scheme is praised for including small and marginal farmers and for fitting in with bigger plans for rural progress. Since farming provides jobs for over 60 percent of the state’s workers, programs like this are very vital for keeping the economy stable and ensuring fairness for everyone. The government is not just giving money but also engaging with farmers through events that show new farming ideas, success stories. ways to farm in a lasting way. Experts from related areas like growing fruits, raising animals. selling farm products are also taking part to share ideas and knowledge. This continuous help and support aims to make farmers stronger and ensure steady growth in the farming sector. 
