New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The 22nd installment of the government’s flagship farmer support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), will be released on Friday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the installment from Guwahati in Assam, transferring more than Rs 18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).Sharing details of the…
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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The 22nd installment of the government’s flagship farmer support scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), will be released on March 13, 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Wednesday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the installment from Guwahati in Assam, transferring more than Rs 18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).S…
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) In one of the largest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the disbursement of Rs 9,000 each to 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi Scheme 3.0. A total of Rs 9,000 was deposited into the bank accounts of women from 4 million families as part of the Assam government’s Orunodoi scheme. The state government stated that this is a historic step towards strengthening women-led households in As…
Imphal, March 9 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, while presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly on Monday, announced a new scheme aimed at the economic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups (SHGs), which is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the state. Presenting the Budget during the ongoing seventh session of the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the new scheme seeks to strengthen women-led SHGs and enhance financial …
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Sunday that the state government would take all possible steps to address the shortage of teachers in schools. Speaking at an event held at Moirangpurel Higher Secondary School in Imphal East district, the Chief Minister noted that the school has been unable to function properly due to an acute shortage of teachers. He assured that necessary measures would be initiated to resolve the issue not only in the school but als…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Developed nations are eager to sign trade deals with India because a confident India is rising beyond doubt and despair, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the Rising Bharat Summit organised by a leading news outlet. Speaking on Friday on the theme “Strength Within”, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s remarkable transformation over the past 11 years, marked by the reclamation of national potential, economic self-reliance, and a clear roadmap to becomi…
Gandhinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday transferred Rs 6.97 crore directly into the bank accounts of 35,829 farmers across 33 districts as an incentive to promote natural farming, marking a continued push to expand chemical-free agriculture in the state.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at a ceremony in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Agriculture Rameshbhai…
Panipat, Feb 23 (IANS) Conversations about India’s technological future took centre stage at the recently organised AI Summit held in New Delhi. The event, which drew attention from across the country and international delegates, became a platform to showcase India’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Among those expressing strong support for the initiative is Panipat-based academician Prof. (Dr.) Sushil Kumar Mishra. He openly praised Prime Minister Nare…
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday transferred Rs 113 crore directly into the bank accounts of 22,000 farmers under the Agricultural Input Subsidy Scheme. The amount was disbursed as compensation for crop losses caused by floods and Cyclone Montha in 2025.The transfer was carried out through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the Sankalp Auditorium, located at the Chief Minister’s residence, 1 Anne Marg, Patna.After releasing the assistance, the Chief Minister s…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS) Odisha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Monday wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking his attention to the acute distress and systemic exploitation faced by farmers due to alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement in the state.In his letter, Patnaik alleged the current Kharif procurement season has become a struggle for farmers due to administrative apathy. He noted that the BJP-led state government has b…