PM Modi Addresses Farmers in Varanasi, Releases Rs 20,000 Crore under PM-KISAN Scheme
Source: The DairyNews
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where he announced the release of the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, distributing over Rs 20,000 crore to around 9.26 crore farmers via Direct Benefit Transfer.
During the event, he also granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Krishi Sakhis. Farmers across the country participated in the event through technology.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Kashi on his first visit after winning the Parliamentary elections from the constituency for the third consecutive time. prices.
PM Modi underscored the significance of the recently concluded General Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha, noting the vast participation of over 64 crore voters, which he compared to the combined voter count of the G7 nations and the European Union. He praised the high participation of women voters, emphasizing the strength and impact of India's democracy on the global stage.
During his speech, the Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to farmers, women, youth, and the poor as key pillars of India's development. He highlighted the government's efforts in supporting these groups, including the expansion of the PM Awas Yojna and the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He mentioned the disbursement of Rs 20,000 crore to farmers and the Krishi Sakhi initiative, aimed at creating 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' to ensure a steady income for women.
PM Modi lauded the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi as the world's largest direct benefit transfer scheme, with over Rs 3.25 lakh crore transferred to farmers' accounts, including Rs 700 crore to families in Varanasi. He praised the use of technology in delivering benefits to deserving beneficiaries and credited the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra for enabling over 1 crore farmers to register under the PM KISAN scheme.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Kashi on his first visit after winning the Parliamentary elections from the constituency for the third consecutive time. prices.
PM Modi underscored the significance of the recently concluded General Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha, noting the vast participation of over 64 crore voters, which he compared to the combined voter count of the G7 nations and the European Union. He praised the high participation of women voters, emphasizing the strength and impact of India's democracy on the global stage.
During his speech, the Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to farmers, women, youth, and the poor as key pillars of India's development. He highlighted the government's efforts in supporting these groups, including the expansion of the PM Awas Yojna and the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He mentioned the disbursement of Rs 20,000 crore to farmers and the Krishi Sakhi initiative, aimed at creating 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' to ensure a steady income for women.
PM Modi lauded the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi as the world's largest direct benefit transfer scheme, with over Rs 3.25 lakh crore transferred to farmers' accounts, including Rs 700 crore to families in Varanasi. He praised the use of technology in delivering benefits to deserving beneficiaries and credited the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra for enabling over 1 crore farmers to register under the PM KISAN scheme.
