Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme in Varanasi today.
This instalment is expected to benefit over 92.6 million farmers across the country, with a total disbursement exceeding ₹20,000 crore. The event underscores the government's commitment to supporting India's agrarian economy and bolstering farmers' incomes.
The ceremony will also feature the distribution of certificates to more than 30,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) trained as Krishi Sakhis, who will serve as para extension workers in their respective communities. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural practices and provide farmers with essential support and knowledge.
Dignitaries attending the event include Anandiben Patel, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh; and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Agriculture Minister. Several state ministers will also be present. The event is expected to see participation from over 25 million farmers nationwide, including those from 732 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), over 1 lakh Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, and 5 lakh Common Service Centres.
In addition to the main event, a special session will be held at 50 selected Krishi Vikas Kendras (KVKs) where farmers will have the opportunity to engage with Union Ministers.
These sessions will focus on best agricultural practices, new technologies, and climate-resilient farming methods. Farmers will also receive guidance on checking their PM-KISAN beneficiary status, payment details, and using the Kisan-eMitra Chatbot. Union Ministers will personally hand out certificates to the trained Krishi Sakhis in these areas.
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched on February 24, 2019, aims to supplement the financial needs of all land-holding farmers, subject to specific exclusion criteria based on income levels. Under this scheme, a financial benefit of ₹6,000 per year is provided to farmers' families in three equal instalments, transferred directly through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. To date, over ₹3.04 lakh crore has been disbursed to more than 11 crore farmers nationwide.
With the release of the 17th instalment, the total amount transferred to beneficiaries since the scheme's inception will surpass ₹3.24 lakh crore.
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