SHILLONG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi on Sunday. The webcasting of inaugural programme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was organized at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya to sensitize the farmers on steps towards development. More than 100 farmers attended the programme.
The webcasting of the programmes was held in the presence of Governor of Meghalaya, Tathagata Roy. The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was preceded by Prime Minister’s ‘Maan Ki Baat’ programme which was also telecast for the farmers and further translated into Khasi for them.
The ‘PM KISAN’ scheme will benefit farmers at large. It includes assured income support to small and marginal farmers. The government has launched a historic programme entailing an annual expenditure of Rs 75,000 crore. Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs 6,000 per year to ensure their investment and other needs.
In his welcome address Dr. N Prakash, Director, ICAR Research Complex for NE Region, welcomed all the dignitaries and thanked them for being a part for the auspicious occasion. “Farmers are the backbone of the nation and it is of great privilege for them to be part of the historic programme. Technology has made it possible and they can witness the event and be a part of it,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the motto of the present government is ‘Sabka Saath – Sabka Vikas’ and it has reaffirmed its commitment by launching the mega scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. He appreciated the efforts of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region in initiating the programme.
The farming community was immensely benefitted from the webcasting of the programme.
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