PM Narendra Modi releases 8th instalment of financial benefit under PM KISAN scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released the 8th installment of the financial benefit of Rs 2,06,67,75,66,000 to 9,50,67,601 beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) scheme. PM Narendra Modi also interacted with farmer-beneficiaries during the event. Union Agriculture Minister was also present on the occasion. Also Read |  Coronavirus India: PM Narendra Modi a ‘super-spreader’ of COVID-19, says IMA Vice President While interacting with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, he appreciated Arvind from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh for providing training to young farmers of his region on organic farming and new farming techniques. Also Read | Religious and political events accelerated COVID-19 transmission in India: WHO He lauded Patrick from Car Nicobar in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for doing large-scale organic farming. He praised the efforts taken by N Vennurama from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh for guiding more than 170 Adivasi farmers of her region. PM appreciated Revistar from Meghalaya for producing spices like Ginger powder, turmeric, cinnamon, etc in the hilly areas of Meghalaya. He also interacted with Khurshid Ahmed from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir who cultivates vegetables like capsicum, green chilies and cucumber organically. The Prime Minister said for the first time, the farmers of West Bengal would be getting the benefit of this scheme. He lauded the efforts of the farmers who have made record produce in food grains and horticulture amidst the difficulties during this pandemic. He said Government is also setting new records in procurement at MSP every year. Paddy procurement at MSP had set new records and now wheat procurement at MSP is also setting new records. He added that so far this year, about 10 percent more wheat has been procured at MSP, compared to last year. So far, about Rs. 58,000 crores for wheat procurement has reached the farmers' account directly. Click here to follow PTC News on Twitter  -PTC News