1 year, 3 months ago

A Sneak Peek into PM Modi’s Transformative Initiatives for Agricultural Prosperity and Farmers’ Welfare - News18

News 18

In recent years, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been at the forefront of introducing transformative schemes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of farmers across the nation. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on February 24, 2019, to supplement the financial needs of landholding farmers, subject to exclusions. Under the scheme, financial benefits of Rs 6,000 per year are transferred in three equal four-monthly installments into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country through direct benefit transfer mode. Interest Subvention Scheme & Kisan Credit Credit Card Saturation Drive The Interest Subvention Scheme provides concessional short-term agri-loans to farmers practicing crop husbandry and other allied activities like animal husbandry, dairying, and fisheries. ISS is available to farmers availing of short-term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh at an interest rate of 7% per annum for one year.

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1 week, 2 days ago

Agriculture Budget: T.N. to implement Hill Farmers Development Scheme for cultivation of minor millets

The Hindu

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister M.R.K. The block-level officials of all the departments under Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, allied departments like Animal Husbandry and Co-operation, along with scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, will meet 15 farmers in revenue villages to provide technical advisories and explain the schemes related to Agriculture and allied departments. The campaign will be conducted twice …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

PM Modi calls agriculture key to development; highlights rural prosperity, investment in farmers

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: ‘India considers agriculture as the first engine of development and giving farmers a place of pride’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday, while participating a post-Budget Webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity. Outlining his government’s priorities in governance, he said that the government is working towards two big goals simultaneously, the development of agriculture sector and the …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

PM Modi transfers ₹22,000 cr to 9.8 crore farmers under 19th installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred ₹22,000 crore into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across the country as part of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, from Bhagalpur in election-bound Bihar on Monday. ✅ ₹6,000 per year directly to farmers – #PMKISAN ✅ Agri Budget jumped 6X from 2013-14 ✅ World's Largest Crop Insurance… pic.twitter.com/dORn1fgtvS — MyGovIndia February 24, …

1 month ago

PM Modi to release 19th installment of PM Kisan Yojana in Bhagalpur today: Check beneficiary status

India TV News

PM Modi to release 19th installment of PM Kisan Yojana in Bhagalpur today: Check beneficiary status The event will include the distribution of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and a public meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to release the 19th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Bihar’s Bhagalpur on Monday and will also address a public …

1 month ago

Nitish Kumar at PM Kisan event: 'Now there is no fear in state, brotherhood and peace prevail'

India TV News

Nitish Kumar at PM Kisan event: 'Now there is no fear in state, brotherhood and peace prevail' Bihar CM Nitish Kumar highlights Bihar’s transformation at PM Kisan event in Bhagalpur. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking at the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, highlighted the remarkable transformation Bihar has …

1 month ago

Modi to distribute 19th tranche of PM-Kisan in Bihar on February 24

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the latest tranche of PM Kisan, a cash-transfer programme for farmers, in Bhagalpur district of Bihar on February 24 where he will also launch several projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend a day in Bihar –– where polls are due later this year –– where he will address a rally and release the …

1 month ago

PM to release 19th instalment of Kisan Nidhi from Bihar

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi on February 24 at a function to be held at Bhagalpur in Bihar. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told reporters on Friday that in the 18th installment, farmers received about ₹20,665 crore. Mr. Chouhan said farmers’ welfare was the top priority of the Narendra …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Kisan Yojana 2025: How and when to apply for timely payment? Know eligibility, rules | In pics

India TV News

Image Source : India TV 1/7 The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is the flagship program by the Indian government to extend financial support for the farmers under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Image Source : PEXELS 2/7 Eligible farmers get Rs 6,000 a year, received in three quarterly installments of Rs 2,000 every four months. Image Source : Pexels …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Farmers express disappointment over lack of announcement on enhancing assistance

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam, affiliated to the CPI, has said that the interests of farmers have been neglected in the Union Budget. The Tamizhaga Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam State president, N.Palaniappan said on Saturday that the Budget failed to address the issues relating to organic farming and there was no announcement about the much anticipated enhancement of annual assistance under …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman announces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for farmers in Budget 2025

The Hindu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, or the developing agri-districts programme, in her record 8th Budget presentation on Saturday. The programme is motivated by the Aspirational Districts Programme which was launched in 2018 to “to quickly and effectively transform 112 most under-developed districts across the country”. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates The Pradhan Mantri …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

In major farm push, FM unveils six new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 5 Lakh

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new schemes and increased the subsidised Kisan Credit Card loan limit to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh, targeting everything from unemployment to crop productivity enhancement across the country. Presenting her eighth budget speech in Parliament, Sitharaman positioned agriculture as "the first engine of growth" and unveiled the Prime …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Dhan-Dhaanya scheme for 'first engine of growth'

New Indian Express

CHANDIGARH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman positioned agriculture as “the first engine of growth” in the Union Budget for 2025-26, announcing flagship schemes, including Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, to be implemented in partnership with state governments to benefit 1.7 crore farmers. She announced enhancing the credit limit under the subsidised Kisan Credit Card to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Kisan 19th installment update: Rs 2000 to be credited to farmers' accounts soon

India TV News

PM Kisan Yojana 19th Installment update: Farmers in India have received some good news as the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is set to be credited to their bank accounts soon. If you've been waiting for the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana's 19th installment, the wait is almost over. Scheme details The main objective of the …

2 months ago

Budget 2025: Agri industry calls for policy reforms to boost sustainability and rural growth

Firstpost

Experts call for reforms such as promoting sustainable farming practices, increasing research funding, rationalising taxes and expanding digital infrastructure in the Union Budget 2025 to support the sector’s growth. The agriculture industry is hopeful that the government will announce measures in the Union Budget 2025 to boost rural infrastructure, strengthen crop insurance and introduce incentives for key crops to boost …

2 months ago

PM Kisan 19th instalment to be released soon: Know more details here

India Today

The 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is much awaited by farmers across India. PM Kisan Yojna is scheduled for release in February 2025; this instalment will provide Rs 2,000 directly to the eligible bank accounts of beneficiaries, contributing to the annual financial assistance of Rs 6,000 distributed in three instalments. PM KISAN 19TH INSTALLMENT KEY …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Kisan 2025: Farmers to receive 19th, 20th, 21st installments worth Rs 6,000 this year

India TV News

PM Kisan 2025: In early 2025, the government announced cash benefits under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which provided Rs 6,000 to eligible farmers in three tranches. These would be 19, 20 and 21 installments, Rs 2,000 each, direct deposit into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. As part of the annual scheme, the eligible beneficiaries will get Rs …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM kisan yojana 19th instalment : Know eligibility and recovery details

India Today

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at providing financial aid to farmers, is set to release its 19th instalment soon. While millions of farmers eagerly await the â¹2,000 instalment, it’s essential to understand the eligibility criteria and the recent developments regarding ineligible beneficiaries. These include: RECOVERY OF FUNDS FROM INELIGIBLE FARMERS The government has identified …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

CII urges Finance Ministry for measures to boost consumption in Union Budget 2025

Live Mint

New Delhi, December 29 : With the Union Budget 2025-26 slated for February 1, the Confederation of Indian Industry has demanded a slew of measures from the Finance Ministry, urging that the focus should be on boosting consumption, upping the daily minimum wage, and raising the annual payout under the PM-KISAN scheme, among others. CII demanded that to boost consumption, …

3 months ago

Kisan Diwas 2024: PM Kisan Yojana to Krishi Vikas Plan, check key govt schemes for farmers

India TV News

New Delhi: Kisan Diwas or the National Farmers' Day is observed on December 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. Take a look at some of the key government schemes for farmers: PM Kisan Samman Yojana The PM Kisan Samman Yojana is a central scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modion February 24, 2019. …

3 months ago

Taxpayer money wasted, public issues adjourned

New Indian Express

Speaking in the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948, B R Ambedkar said if things go wrong it would not be because of a bad Constitution, but because “man was vile”. It is estimated that running a parliament session costs Rs 2.5 lakh per minute, and that just the washout in Lok Sabha has cost over Rs 97.8 crore. A …

3 months ago

Over 62,000 farmers in AP excluded from PM Kisan Nidhi benefits

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada:Telugu Desam floor leader and Narasaraopet MP Lavu Srikrishna Devarayalu has informed the Lok Sabha that over 62,000 farmers in Andhra Pradesh are not receiving benefits from the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Though 41,84,000 farmers are eligible for the scheme, only 41,22,000 are currently getting the benefits, he said. During the session, the MP pressed the central government …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers urge Finance Minister to enhance PM Kisan Nidhi to ₹12,000 at pre-budget meeting

The Hindu

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met representatives of farmers’ associations, agriculture-based industries and agricultural economists in New Delhi on Saturday as part of her customary pre-budget consultations with stakeholders from various sectors. Farmers asked her to double the income support under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to ₹12,000 and reduce costs on input materials while industries sought tax sops and subsidies …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 7 Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. Primary demands included reducing interest rates on agricultural loans to as low as 1 per cent and increasing the annual PM-KISAN instalment …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi to release Kisan Samman Nidhi’s 18th instalment on October 5 in Maharashtra

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 18th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in Washim, Maharashtra, on Saturday. The Union Agriculture Ministry said around 2.5 crore farmers will join the event through webcast-screenings at 732 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, over one lakh Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies and five lakh Common Service Centres across the country. “With the 18th …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana completes 5 years | Know key benefits under PM-KMY

India TV News

PM-KMY scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana, launched on September 12, 2019, has successfully completed five years of providing social security to land-holding small and marginal farmers across India. Key benefits under PM-KMY Minimum Assured Pension: Each subscriber to the scheme is guaranteed a minimum pension of Rs 3000 per month upon reaching the age of 60 years Each …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: 10 lakh farmers in U.P. under scanner for eligibility

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW: Ten lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh are currently under scrutiny to verify their eligibility for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. This state-wide random verification follows the Centre’s directive to the Uttar Pradesh government to cross-check the eligibility of farmers against the scheme’s criteria. “The Central government has provided random data on 10 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh, …

9 months ago

Telangana Govt exploring options to ensure all genuine small and marginal farmers are benefitted by crop loan waiver

The Hindu

As the deadline for the implementation of crop loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh is approaching fast, Telangana Government is exploring various options to see that all eligible farmers, especially small and marginal farmers with holdings of less than five acres, benefited from the scheme. 40 lakh farmers across Telangana The Government is actively considering the PM Kisan Samman Yojana …

9 months ago

Not Received PM KISAN 17th Instalment Money? Know How To Register Complaint

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits to beneficiary farmers on June 18. Every eligible farmer has received Rs 2000 from the government as a part of this PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, introduced in February 2019. A central government scheme, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is funded solely by the Government …

9 months ago

All Eligible Odisha Farmers to Be Covered Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Within 15 Days: CM

News 18

Odisha chief minister Mohan Chanran Majhi Tuesday announced that all the left-out eligible farmers in Odisha will receive funds under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi within 15 days. Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme launched in December 2018, income support of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to all farmer families across the country in three equal instalments every …

9 months ago

PM Modi says the Ganga adopted him after the ‘unprecedented’ 2024 Lok Sabha verdict

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that “Maa Ganga” had adopted him and that the “mandate” of the 2024 Lok Sabha election was “unprecedented”. Mr. Modi, who was on his first visit of the Varanasi constituency which re-elected him to the Lok Sabha for a third consecutive time, released a sum of ₹20,000 crores for over 9.26 crore farmers. …

9 months ago

Not some 'prasad' for farmers, but their legitimate right: Congress on PM-KISAN

The Hindu

The Congress on June 18 took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the “recycling” of the headlines before the release of the 17th instalment of PM-KISAN, saying it is not some “prasad” being bestowed on farmers but it’s their legitimate right. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said as soon as the “one-third Pradhan Mantri” assumed office on June …

9 months ago

PM Modi releases 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme in Varanasi, prays at Kashi Vishwanath

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme in Varanasi on Tuesday. Over 2.5 crore farmers joined the event According to the details, more than 2.5 crore farmers joined the event including those at 732 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, over 1 lakh Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, and 5 lakh Common Service Centres across the country. Financial benefit …

9 months, 1 week ago

PM to visit Varanasi, release 17th PM-Kisan instalment

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit on Tuesday Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, for the first time after taking oath for a third consecutive term. The scheme, fully funded by the Union government, extends income support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments to all land-holding farmer families, with a family defined as husband, wife, and minor …

9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi to release Rs 20,000 crore under 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme' in Varanasi

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on June 18 to release Rs 20,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. PM Modi will grant certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups designated as Krishi Sakhis after the release of the 17th installment of the PM KISAN scheme, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan …

9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi To Visit Varanasi On June 18, Will Release PM-KISAN Scheme Benefits Worth Rs 20,000 Cr

ABP News

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on June 18 for the first time after assuming office for a third consecutive term, during which he will release the 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme amounting to over Rs 20,000 crore for 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers across the country. Modi will also confer certificates to more than …

9 months, 1 week ago

Fund released for farmers was due month ago, PM Modi did no special favour to them: Congress

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi did no special favour to farmers by releasing the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi fund, which was due to them a month ago but delayed by the poll code, the Congress said on June 10. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the release of the 17th instalment of funds, which Mr. Modi is touting as the first decision …

9 months, 1 week ago

First file signed by Modi after taking oath is to release PM Kisan Nidhi funds

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday signed off on the next instalment of PM Kisan cash transfer for farmers, the first decision of the new National Democratic Alliance government sworn in on Sunday. Modi signed his first file authorising release of the 17th instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi for 93 million eligible farmers. Modi signed his first file authorising release …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Kisan Yojana: Know How To Apply, E-KYC Process, Eligibility Criteria

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after assuming office for the third consecutive term, as the first official act authorised the release of the 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi. We want to keep working even more for the farmers and the agriculture sector in the times to come.” Lakhs of eligible beneficiaries of Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana are waiting for the …

1 year ago

PM-KISAN Yojana 16th instalment to be out today: Check steps to apply, beneficiary status and more

India TV News

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: In a significant update for farmers across India, the 16th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is set to be released today. Checking beneficiary status and instalment details Farmers can easily check their beneficiary status and instalment details online via the PM Kisan portal. Steps to verify name in the beneficiary list For …

1 year ago

53.58 lakh farmers to get Rs 1,078.36 crores under Rythu Bharosa

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will credit financial assistance under ‘YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM Kisan’ as well as ‘YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu’ into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers with the click of a button from his camp of f ice at Tadepalli on Wednesday. Under the YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM Kisan scheme, the government …

1 year, 1 month ago

Can't bring MSP in hurry; farmers should come forward for talks with govt: Agriculture minister

New Indian Express

During the course of the discussion with protesting farmers, the minister said farmers were requested to either be part of the Sanjay Aggarwal-chaired committee that is already looking at strengthening the MSP system, or be part of a new committee. Stating that the Centre is open for dialogue anytime to resolve the concerns of farmers, Munda said, "they will give …

1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Women, farmers, youth, poor are top priority for NDA

Live Mint

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday identified women, farmers, youth and the poor as priority segments of society for the NDA government, which is expecting a comeback to power after the national polls this year. “When the poor become empowered partners in the development process, government’s power to assist them also increases manifold.” Farmers are the food providers, …

1 year, 1 month ago

PM Kisan Sampada Yojana: 38 lakh farmers benefited says FM Sitharaman while Presenting Interim Budget

The Hindu

Enumerating the benefits of the agriculture schemes implemented by the Modi government in her interim budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, touted that the PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana has benefited 38 lakh farmers and assisted 2.4 lakh self-help groups. Lauding the establishment of a separate fisheries department, the Minister informed the Parliament that the PM Matsya Sampada yojana …

1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses govt's commitment to continue 'PM Kisan Samman Yojana'

India TV News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim Budget ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, addressing key aspects of the government's fiscal plans. The PM Kisan Samman Yojana has been a pivotal component of the government's efforts to bolster the agricultural sector and provide a robust safety net for farmers across the nation. Furthermore, the Finance Minister …

1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi releases first instalment of benefits to one lakh people under tribal welfare scheme

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on January 15 that the country can develop only if benefits of various welfare schemes reach all, asserting that it is his guarantee that everyone, even those in the remotest of areas, will benefit from them. Releasing the first instalment of ₹540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of a rural housing scheme under the Pradhan …

1 year, 2 months ago

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections

Hindustan Times

Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s pre-election budget is set to focus on welfare schemes for five key sections of society—women, poor, youth, farmers and tribals—as the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance aims a third term in office on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of inclusive growth. Accordingly, allocations for existing schemes for these …

1 year, 4 months ago

PM KISAN Yojana 15th Instalment Released; Know Steps To Check Beneficiary Status

News 18

At the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on Wednesday, November 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the release of the fifteenth instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, valued at Rs 18,000 crore. This time the instalment of PM Kisan Yojana will be sent to the accounts of more than 8 crore farmers. Following the 11th instalment of PM Kisan Yojana, …

1 year, 4 months ago

PM launches Rs 24,000-crore project for vulnerable tribal groups, releases Rs 18,000 crore for PM Kisan scheme

Firstpost

In order to support the comprehensive development of around 28 lakh PVTGs nationwide, PM Modi on Wednesday launched worth Rs 24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Mission on Wednesday. He also released Rs 18,000 crore as the 15th installment of PM Kisan scheme In order to support the comprehensive development of around 28 lakh PVTGs nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra …

1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi to release PM KISAN funds on November 15; Opposition cries foul

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 15th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme at a function to be held in Jharkhand on Wednesday. A senior Ministry official said since it was an ongoing scheme, there were no restrictions on distributing PM Kisan Nidhi among farmers in poll-bound States. “This financial assistance will support farmers in meeting …

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