NT Verdict
False
The Claim Being Checked
“PM-KISAN beneficiary payout has been doubled to ₹12,000 per year”
Said by
BJP national spokesperson (viral social media post)
National spokesperson, BJP
Where
X (Twitter) post, widely shared
When
Apr 12, 2026
NT Verdict
False
This claim is contradicted by verified primary sources.
What NT Found
The PM-KISAN payout remains at ₹6,000 per year (₹2,000 × 3 instalments), unchanged since the scheme launched in 2019. No Cabinet decision, budget document, or government order mentions any increase. The viral post was traced to a parody account. PIB Fact Check issued an official rebuttal the same day.
How We Verified This
Step 1 — Claim Flagged
Claim attributed to BJP national spokesperson (viral social media post) (National spokesperson, BJP) via X (Twitter) post, widely shared on Apr 12, 2026. Assigned to fact-checker Radhika Singh for verification.
Evidence 1
PM-KISAN official website: ₹6,000/year, 3 instalments of ₹2,000 — unchanged since 2019
Evidence 2
Union Budget 2026-27: no allocation increase for PM-KISAN beyond normal roll
Evidence 3
Cabinet Secretariat has no record of any doubling proposal
Evidence 4
Viral post traced to @PMKISANUpdate — an unofficial parody account
Evidence 5
PIB Fact Check issued rebuttal on Apr 13, 2026: 'Claim is false'
Final Verdict
False — This claim is contradicted by verified primary sources.
Sources Consulted
4 sourcesPM-KISAN Official Portal – Beneficiary Status
official
Union Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Allocation
official
PIB Fact Check – Apr 13, 2026
official
Ministry of Agriculture PM-KISAN FAQ
official
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