Chandel, August 2, 2025: The 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana was celebrated today at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Chandel. This event marks a key achievement in the government’s commitment to support farmers. Local farmers enthusiastically participated in the program.
Smt. Promilata Monsang Wanglar, SDC/BO DC Chandel, was the Chief Guest, with Shri S.P. Lovejoy Anal, District Agriculture Officer, Chandel, as the Guest of Honour. Dr. A. Ameeta Devi, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR – KVK Chandel, served as the functional president.
About 207 farmers from the area attended the event. They received agricultural inputs like micronutrient fertilizers and vegetable seeds to help with their farming. The ceremony included a live
webcast on the 20th instalment of PM Kisan. After the program, a “Scientist & Farmers Interaction Programme” took place, allowing farmers to interact with experts and share their concerns.
The PM-KISAN scheme began in 2019 with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It offers direct financial aid of ₹6,000 per year to qualifying farmer families to support their agricultural costs. With this 20th installment, the total amount given through the scheme across the country will surpass ₹3.89 lakh crore.
The scheme has improved the lives of small and marginal farmers by providing essential financial support directly. This help decreases their dependence on informal credit sources and enables them to manage agricultural expenses better. It has also empowered women farmers, with over 2.26 crore women benefiting from the 20th installment.
The government’s strong support for the farming community is evident in the significant boost to the agriculture budget. This budget rose from ₹21,933.50 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,27,202.29 crore in 2025-26, showing a 5.59-fold increase. Initiatives like the “Kisan e-Mitra” AI chatbot have also been launched to help farmers with their questions in 11 regional languages, breaking down technological and language barriers.
This event in Chandel highlights the broad impact of the PM-KISAN scheme and the government’s ongoing efforts to promote the prosperity and well-being of farmers across India.
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