Cabinet Extends PM-KISAN Till 2031 and Expands Khelo India

# Cabinet Extends PM-KISAN Till 2031 and Expands Khelo India ### Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the **PM-KISAN scheme** for five more years (2026-27 to 2030-31) with a total outlay of **₹3.15 lakh crore**, and authorized a major financial expansion of the **Khelo India programme**. ### What is PM-KISAN Scheme? - Under PM-KISAN, eligible farmer families receive **₹6,000 per year** in three equal installments of ₹2,000, transferred directly to their bank accounts via **Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)**. - The scheme, launched in **February 2019**, is a **Central Sector Scheme** with 100% central funding. So far, over **₹4.47 lakh crore** has been released through 23 installments, benefiting **9.49 crore farmers** in the latest round. - Notably, **women farmers** have received over **₹1.06 lakh crore**, making up nearly one in four beneficiaries. ### How is Khelo India Scheme? - The **Khelo India programme** and assistance to **National Sports Federations (NSFs)** together received **₹36,441 crore** for five years, nearly **eight times** the previous allocation. - This funding aims to connect grassroots talent to the **Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)** through a structured pathway. - The programme, launched in **2018**, includes events like the **Khelo India Youth Games**, **University Games**, and **Winter Games**, and is managed by the **Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**. ### Exam Connect **PM-KISAN** → Launched **2019**, **Central Sector Scheme**, **DBT** mechanism **Khelo India** → Launched **2018**, under **Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**