In a significant push to strengthen the state’s agrarian economy, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, will disburse the fifth installment of the ‘CM-KISAN’ scheme for the Rabi 2026-27 season tomorrow, September 4, 2026.
The state-level flagship event will be held at the OUAT Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar, where Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi will officially release financial assistance exceeding ₹833 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
41 Lakh Farming Families to Benefit
The upcoming disbursement is set to directly benefit over 41 lakh small and marginal farmers, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), and landless agricultural households across Odisha. The scheme aims to provide timely financial stability, encourage agricultural investments, and foster economic self-reliance among farming communities.
The state-level event will feature Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, alongside other key dignitaries.
Ministers Assigned to Lead District-Level Events
To ensure statewide engagement and transparent distribution, the Odisha government has designated state ministers and senior dignitaries to preside over district-level launch ceremonies:
- Bhubaneswar: K. V. Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister
- Khordha: Suresh Pujari, Minister
- Dhenkanal: Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister
- Kalahandi: Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Minister
- Ganjam: Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister
- Kataka: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister
- Kendujhar: Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, Minister
- Bhadrak: Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister
- Jajpur: Pradeep Bal Samanta, Minister
- Puri: Gokulananda Mallik, Minister
- Jagatsinghpur: Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister
This synchronized effort underscores the administration’s commitment to prioritizing agricultural welfare and ensuring that key financial aid reaches every eligible farmer seamlessly.
