Guwahati will host a landmark event as PM Narendra Modi disburses the 22nd PM-KISAN installment on March 13. A whopping Rs 18,640 crore will flow directly to 9.32 crore farmer accounts, providing timely support ahead of the sowing season.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this during a Delhi press meet. The scheme’s cumulative payouts stand at Rs 4.09 lakh crore through DBT, with over 2.15 crore female beneficiaries, underscoring inclusive development.
Empirical data reveals the scheme’s role in boosting agri-investments and curbing usury. Rural financial health has improved, fostering prosperity at the grassroots.
Chouhan detailed the agricultural revolution under Modi. India, once import-dependent, now dominates global rice production with 150 million tonnes. Foodgrain tally has leaped from 252 to 357 million tonnes in a decade.
Horticultural yields for fruits and veggies have climbed to 369 million tonnes. Pulses production positions India as a self-reliant giant, backed by massive government buys.
The launch of ‘Bharat Vistar’ AI tool promises revolutionary access to agri-knowledge via local-language calls. Record MSP procurements and subsidized inputs have safeguarded farmer interests.
Farm loans have ballooned from Rs 8.45 lakh crore to Rs 28.69 lakh crore. Insurance payouts hit Rs 2 lakh crore, while the agri-budget has surged over five times to Rs 1.40 lakh crore.
This initiative continues the saga of farmer empowerment, securing India’s food future.