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Tripura Farmers Get Rs 46.36 Crore PM-KISAN Aid, 2.16 Lakh Beneficiaries

Tripura's Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced that Rs 46.36 crore will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of 2.16 lakh state farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. The announcement followed the virtual 22nd instalment distribution programme addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme provides eligible farmer families with Rs 6,000 annually in three instalments to assist with agricultural inputs and household needs. Since its implementation in Tripura in 2019, over Rs 931 crore has been disbursed to more than 2.85 lakh farmers in the state.

Key Points: Rs 46.36 Crore PM-KISAN Aid for 2.16 Lakh Tripura Farmers

  • Rs 46.36 crore direct benefit
  • 2.16 lakh Tripura farmers
  • 22nd PM-KISAN instalment released
  • Central government bears full expenditure
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2.16 lakh Tripura farmers to receive Rs 46.36 crore under PM-KISAN, says Minister

Tripura announces direct transfer of Rs 46.36 crore to 2.16 lakh farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme, following the 22nd national instalment release.

"In Tripura alone, more than Rs 46.36 crore will be credited directly to the bank accounts of 2.16 lakh eligible farmers - Ratan Lal Nath"

Agartala, March 13

Tripura Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, on Friday, told that Rs 46.36 crore will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of 2.16 lakh farmers in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.

The Minister shared the information after attending the 22nd instalment distribution programme of the scheme virtually along with Chief Minister Manik Saha.

The programme was virtually addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Assam.

The state-level programme was organised at the State Agriculture Research Station in Arundhuti Nagar on the outskirts of Agartala.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Nath said that PM-KISAN is a Central government scheme launched in the state in February 2019 to provide financial assistance to farmers and help increase their income.

He told that although the scheme became effective from December 1, 2018, its implementation in Tripura began the following year.

The financial assistance provided under the scheme enables farmers to purchase agricultural inputs and meet household needs.

The entire expenditure is borne by the Central government.

The Minister added that under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 per year, which is distributed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each and directly credited to their bank accounts.

According to Minister Nath, more than Rs 4 lakh crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of more than 11 crore farmers across the country up to the 21st instalment.

He also said that due to the dedicated efforts of the state government and special initiatives by the Centre, farmers who have received land titles in Right of First Refusal (ROFR) areas of the state are also benefiting from the scheme.

"In Tripura, a total of 2,85,521 farmers have received financial assistance amounting to Rs 931. 53 crore directly in their bank accounts up to the 21st instalment," he added.

The Minister also told that Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally released the 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN from Guwahati, by pressing a button at 5 p.m. on Friday.

He said that on this occasion, Rs 18,630 crore will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of more than 9.32 crore eligible farmers across the country.

"In Tripura alone, more than Rs 46.36 crore will be credited directly to the bank accounts of 2.16 lakh eligible farmers under the scheme," the Minister added.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While the scheme is beneficial, the amount of Rs. 6000 per year is too low given today's inflation. The cost of inputs has doubled. The government should consider increasing the sum to at least Rs. 12,000 annually to make a real difference.
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Aman W
Good to see the Northeast getting focus. For a long time, farmers in states like Tripura felt neglected. PM-KISAN is a lifeline for many. Hope the state government also works on better irrigation and market access now.
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Sarah B
The scale is impressive - over 11 crore farmers nationwide. The direct benefit transfer model seems to be working well to reduce leakage. Transparency is key.
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Karthik V
The article mentions farmers in ROFR areas are now included. That's a crucial step for tribal farmers in Tripura who have recently got land rights. Financial inclusion is as important as land titles. Well done.
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Nikhil C
The challenge is ensuring all eligible farmers are on the list. In my village, some small farmers are still left out due to documentation issues. The government must simplify the enrolment process further.

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