Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 18th installment of PM Kisan Yojana during his visit to Maharashtra, with more than 9.4 crore farmers benefiting from over Rs 20,000 crore. This brings the total amount disbursed through the PM Kisan scheme to nearly Rs 32,000 crore for 1.20 crore farmers in Maharashtra alone. Additionally, the Prime Minister also announced the release of nearly Rs 2,000 crore for Maharashtra's farmers under the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana. Farmers facing issues with the scheme can contact the PM Kisan helpline numbers for assistance, while staying updated on the latest business and stock market news on Zee Business's social media platforms and website.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi and released the 17th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, providing financial support to more than 9.26 crore farmers. This was PM Modi's first action after being sworn in for the third consecutive time, having authorized the release last week. The scheme, which is the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, has so far disbursed over Rs 3.04 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmers. With this latest release, the total amount transferred since the scheme's inception will surpass Rs 3.24 lakh crore.
The Left-affiliated AIKS has strongly criticized the decision to appoint Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, citing his involvement in the Mandsaur incident where six farmers were killed. The AIKS also denounced the government's recent decision to release the 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi, calling it an inadequate distraction from the farmers' demand for a fair minimum support price. The NDA government's insensitivity towards the farmers' struggles is evident in these actions, and the AIKS has vowed to continue fighting for their rights.
In an important move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the first day of his record third term, authorized the disbursement of the 17th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. This scheme aims to provide financial support of Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers through direct bank transfers. The inauguration ceremony, attended by a diverse array of domestic and international dignitaries, highlighted the strength of India's democracy and peaceful power transition, with PM Modi joining the elite league of leaders securing three successive terms. Stay updated with all the latest news on business, markets, technology, and auto on Zeebiz.com.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3.0 government held its first cabinet meeting on Monday, where portfolios were allocated to 71 ministers who took oath in the Modi-led cabinet. The new ministers will start their work today, with PM Modi signing his first file for the release of PM Kisan Nidhi's 17th instalment. Amit Shah retains the Home Ministry, Rajnath Singh retains Defence, and Nitin Gadkari continues to lead the Road Transport and Highways Ministry. Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been designated the Agriculture Ministry and JP Nadda has been given the health ministry. PM Modi addressed the PMO officials for the first time after assuming office for a third term. Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal will take charge at 11 a.m.
The second term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially begun with the announcement of the new Modi Cabinet 2024. While some familiar faces like Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, and Rajnath Singh retain their positions, there are also some changes and additions, with leaders like Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari taking on new roles. The newly formed government is focused on the agriculture sector and has already taken its first step by releasing funds for the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. However, there seems to be tension within the coalition as the Nationalist Congress Party declined to accept the BJP's offer for Praful Patel to be a Minister of State, indicating potential challenges ahead.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first cabinet meeting after being sworn in for his third term in office. During the meeting, PM Modi spoke to the officials of PMO, stating that his team is not bound by time and that they have no limits to their thinking and efforts. The meeting also saw the release of the 17th instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi, which will benefit 9.3 crore farmers and distribute Rs 20,000 crores.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first act after taking office for a third term, has approved the release of the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme. This initiative provides eligible farmers with a direct transfer of Rs 2,000 every four months, with the latest release being Rs 6,000 annually. However, in order to continue receiving these benefits, farmers must complete important formalities, such as the KYC process. To facilitate this, the official website of PM-KISAN has a "Farmer Corner" section where farmers can register and apply for the 17th installment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted his third term in office by signing off on the release of the 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi, a scheme aimed at benefiting 9.3 crore farmers and distributing Rs 20,000 crore. PM Modi emphasized his government's commitment to farmer welfare and expressed his desire to keep working towards their betterment. The previous two terms of his leadership have seen the implementation of various initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, Housing for All, and Make in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his first official act after re-election by releasing the 17th installment of the PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme on June 10, 2024. This move is expected to benefit 9.3 crore farmers and distribute approximately Rs 20,000 crores. The government has allocated a budget of Rs 1.27 lakh crore for the Ministry of Agriculture for the fiscal year 2024-25, indicating their commitment to farmer welfare. Farmers must complete their e-KYC to receive the instalments, which can be done online or through Common Service Centres. Stay updated on all agriculture news and developments by downloading the Krishi Jagran Mobile App.