PM -KISAN scheme: Live streaming of PM’s address, release of 14th installment organized
JAMMU: The live streaming of release of 14th installment of PM-KISAN scheme and launching of multiple initiatives by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at Sikar Rajasthan was Thursday organised by Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu through its offices at district and block levels.
A programme was held at Baba Jitto, Kissan Kendra, Talab Tillo with Director Agriculture Production & Farmers’ Welfare Department Jammu, K.K. Sharma as the chief guest and Vikram Randhawa , Ex- MLC as the guest of honour.
During the main event at Sikar, Rajasthan Honorable Prime minister, Narendra Modi released 14th installment to over 8.5 crore farmers amounting to Rs 17,000 crores by click of a button. The total amount transferred to the beneficiaries since the inception of the scheme crossed well over Rs 2.59 lakh crore. This financial assistance will support farmers in meeting their daily needs and contribute to their overall well-being.
Further, the Prime Minister dedicated 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to the Nation. Government is converting the retail fertilizer shops in the country into PMKSKs in a phased manner. PMKSKs will cater to a wide variety of needs of the farmers and provide agri-inputs (fertilizers, seeds, and implements), testing facilities for soil, seeds, and fertilizers; generate awareness among farmers; provide information regarding various government schemes and ensure regular capacity building of retailers at block/district level outlets.
PM also launched the Sulphur Coated Urea (Urea Gold). This innovative fertilizer is more economical and efficient than Neem-Coated urea, ensuring improved nitrogen use efficiency, reduced consumption, and enhanced crop quality.
Director Agriculture Jammu, in his address, informed that e- KYC has been made mandatory for receiving benefits under PM – KISAN, and the same is currently being done with assistance of field staff of the department through mobile app with face recognition feature. He also informed that e-KYC of about 7.5 lakh farmers have been verified and uploaded. He also shared the details of achievements under various social security schemes for stabilizing the income of Framers.
