Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme launched (PM KISAN) Webcasting held At ICAR Research Complex for NEH .
The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme today. The webcasting of inaugural programme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was organised at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya to sensitise the farmers on steps towards development. More than 100 farmers attended the programme. The webcasting of the programmes were held in the presence of his excellence Governor of Meghalaya Shri Tathagata Roy. The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was preceded by Prime Minister’s “Maan Ki Baat” programme was also telecasted for the farmers and further translated into Khasi for them for smooth understanding.
PM KISAN scheme will benefit farmers in larger scale and provide with assured income support to small and marginal farmers. The government has launched a historic programme entailing an annual expenditure of Rs 75,000 crore. Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land upto 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs 6000 per year to ensure their investment and other needs.
In his welcome address Dr N Prakash, Director Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region welcomed all the dignitaries and thanked them for being a part for the auspicious occasion. Farmers are the back bone of the nation and it is of great privilege for them to be the part of the historic programme. Technology has made it possible and they can witness the event and be a part of it.
Speaking on the occasion the Governor of Meghalaya Shri Tathagata Roy said that the motto of the present government is “Sabka Saath – Sabka Vikas” and it has reaffirmed its commitment by launching the mega scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He further appreciated the effort of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region in initiating the programme.
The programme was thoroughly enjoyed by the farming community and they immensely benefitted from the webcasting of the programme.
