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October 30, 2026 6:03 PM

PM-KISAN: Over ₹18,690 crore transferred to more than 9.34 crore farmers under 24th instalment; cumulative disbursement crosses ₹4.64 lakh crore

The government on Friday released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), transferring over ₹18,690 crore directly to more than 9.34 crore eligible farmers across the country through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The instalment was released on October 30 at Banaskantha, Gujarat. With this, the total amount disbursed to eligible farmer families under the scheme has crossed ₹4.64 lakh crore through 24 instalments, according to a government press re...

September 2, 2026 2:47 PM

Fasal Bima Yojana: Protecting farmers, strengthening India’s agriculture

Indian agriculture is not merely an economic activity, it is the foundation of the country’s food security and the livelihood of millions of families. Yet, farming remains deeply vulnerable to forces beyond the farmer’s control. Droughts, floods, cyclones, hailstorms, pests, diseases and unseasonal rainfall can destroy months of hard work within hours. Against this backdrop, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) represents an important effort by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s govern...

May 30, 2025 3:24 PM

PM Modi stresses green energy, infrastructure growth and farmer welfare in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, underlined the central government’s commitment to building a modern and self-reliant Bihar, with a strong focus on green energy, infrastructure development, and farmer welfare. Addressing a gathering in Bihar's Karakat, PM Modi highlighted the ongoing construction of a solar park in Kajra as a step towards increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity. He said the initiative aligns with the larger national agenda of clean energy transition and ref...

April 23, 2025 4:19 PM

Tur procurement crosses 3.92 LMT, benefits over 2.5 lakh farmers across major producing states

In a major boost to domestic pulse production and farmer welfare, the Government of India has procured over 3.92 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of Tur (Arhar) from key producing states under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) during the ongoing Kharif 2024-25 season. The initiative has so far benefited 2,56,517 farmers across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, in a statement released on Wednesday, confirmed that procurement o...

January 8, 2025 4:03 PM

Govt’s steps for agricultural diversification and farmer welfare drive growth across the sector

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has made remarkable strides in boosting the agricultural sector, with significant progress on multiple fronts aimed at improving the income and livelihood of farmers across India. The department has worked to enhance the production and productivity of various crops, promote agricultural diversification, and provide farmers with the necessary support through a variety of schemes and initiatives. One of the most notable developments is ...