More than Rs 22,000 crore was transferred into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across the country as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. PM Modi highlighted the government’s continuous efforts to support farmers, ensuring the availability of subsidised urea and enhancing agricultural productivity. PM Modi interacted with farmers, addressing their concerns and reinforcing the government’s commitment to agricultural progress.
Earlier in the day, the PM had said that the government was proud of India’s farmers and was committed to improving their lives. Chouhan said the number of beneficiaries has increased from 9.6 crore in the 18th instalment. The minister said that the government has disbursed total Rs 3.46 lakh crore so far under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) and the number will rise to Rs 3.68 lakh crore after the release of 19th instalment next week.
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