JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today attended the virtual event marking the release of the 22nd instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) from the Civil Secretariat here.
The instalment was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who transferred ₹18,640 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9.32 crore farmers across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer with a single click.
In connection with the nationwide programme, the Union Territory level function was organised at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), where “PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas” was celebrated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, R.S. Pura Campus.
MLA, Suchetgarh, Gharu Ram Bhagat; SKUAST-J Vice Chancellor, Professor B N Tripathi; Secretary in APD, Nitu Gupta; Director Extension, Dr Amrish Vaid; Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Dr Sanjay Gupta; Director Horticulture Jammu, Gul Sayed and Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta besides scientists, officials of the Agriculture Production Department and other stakeholders were present on the occasion.
Javid Dar stated that the PM-KISAN scheme has emerged as a landmark initiative in providing assured financial support to farmers and strengthening the rural economy. He said that the timely release of instalments plays an important role in helping the farmers meet agricultural input costs and undertake allied farming activities.
The Minister reiterated that under the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year, which is provided in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each, directly credited to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Meanwhile, MLA Gharu Ram Bhagat lauded the Government of India’s continued commitment towards farmers’ welfare and appreciated the role of SKUAST-Jammu in bridging the gap between agricultural research and farmers’ fields. He encouraged farmers to adopt modern technologies and avail themselves of various government support schemes aimed at enhancing farm productivity and income.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Punit Choudhary, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK Jammu, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, officials, scientists and farmers for their participation.
