farmers

February 24, 2025 9:08 AM

Prime Minister Modi to release 19th instalment of PM KISAN in Bhagalpur, Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur Monday, where he will release the 19th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, prioritising the welfare, happiness, and prosperity of farmers. PM Modi will also address a public rally ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections at the Airport Ground. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will accompany the Prime Minister, and the rally is expected to witness the participation of around 5 lakh farmers. The event will include the distribution of Kisan Samman Nidhi an...

February 18, 2025 11:01 AM

PM Fasal Bima Yojana turns nine: Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims disbursed to 23.22 crore farmers

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a scheme providing comprehensive coverage for farmers against crop losses caused by unpredictable natural disasters, has disbursed Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims to more than 23.22 crore farmers over the past nine years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PMFBY has played a crucial role in stabilizing farmers' incomes while promoting the adoption of innovative agricultural ...

February 1, 2025 12:19 PM

FM announces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, to benefit 1.7 crore farmers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the launch of the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, aimed at benefiting 1.7 crore farmers across the country. The scheme is designed to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, strengthen post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation infrastructure, and increase the availability of both short and long-term credit for farmers. “PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana will benefit 1.7 crore farmer...