<h1>Rs 20,500 Crore 20th Installment to 9.7 Crore Farmers Under Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme</h1> The government will release the 20th installment of a direct benefit transfer scheme totaling Rs 20,500 crore to approximately 9.7 crore farmers on August 2. The scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments to eligible small and marginal farmers to support their income. To qualify for the installment, farmers must complete e-KYC, link their Aadhaar to their bank accounts, and maintain accurate land records. The scheme has transferred Rs 3.69 lakh crore over 19 installments since its inception in 2019. The release event will be held in the Prime Minister's parliamentary constituency, with senior agriculture officials overseeing preparations. The initiative aims to prevent leakages and ensure benefits reach genuine beneficiaries by enforcing compliance with identification and documentation requirements.