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PM Modi Touts PM-Kisan Success, Hits Out at Congress Over "Misinformation"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi has become a major source of social security for the country's small and marginal farmers. He accused the Congress party of spreading misinformation about the scheme when it was launched, claiming they suggested the money would have to be returned after elections. Modi announced the latest instalment of funds, over Rs 18,000 crore, was just transferred to millions of farmers' accounts, bringing the total disbursed to over Rs 4.20 lakh crore. He also announced that many families associated with Assam's tea gardens have been granted land titles.

Key Points: PM Modi: PM-Kisan a Major Social Security for Small Farmers

  • PM-Kisan a key support for marginal farmers
  • Congress accused of spreading misinformation
  • Over Rs 4.20 lakh crore disbursed so far
  • Latest Rs 18,000 crore instalment transferred
  • Land titles granted to Assam tea garden families
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PM-Kisan has become major social security support for small farmers: PM Modi

PM Modi credits PM-Kisan scheme for supporting marginal farmers, transfers Rs 18,000 crore, and accuses Congress of spreading initial misinformation.

"When the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched, the Congress party spread rumours... - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

Guwahati, March 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme has emerged as a significant source of social security for marginal farmers across the country, while accusing the Congress party of spreading misinformation about the initiative when it was first launched.

Addressing a public programme in Khanapara in Guwahati, the Prime Minister said, "When the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched, the Congress party spread rumours suggesting that although Prime Minister Modi was providing financial assistance under this scheme, the recipients would have to return the money after the elections. They have become experts at spreading misinformation."

The Prime Minister added that despite such allegations, the scheme has become a crucial support system for the country's marginal farmers.

Highlighting the government's efforts to strengthen direct financial support to farmers, Prime Minister Modi said that the latest instalment of the PM-Kisan funds had just been credited to the accounts of millions of farmers across the country.

"Just a little while ago, a message has reached the accounts of millions of farmers that the PM Samman Nidhi has been deposited," he said.

The Prime Minister noted that many of the beneficiaries did not even have bank accounts or mobile phones before 2014, but are now directly receiving financial assistance through the government's digital and banking infrastructure.

"More than Rs 4.20 lakh crore have been deposited in the accounts of millions of such farmers so far," he said.

PM Modi also said that over Rs 18,000 crore under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme had been transferred to crores of farmers across the country on Friday.

Prime Minister Modi further announced that many families associated with Assam's tea gardens have been granted land titles now.

Congratulating the beneficiaries, PM Modi extended his greetings to the people of Assam, tea garden workers and farmers across the country.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good scheme but implementation has issues. My uncle in UP is a marginal farmer but his name is not on the list. The local patwari asks for bribes to include names. The intent is good, but ground-level corruption needs to be fixed.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the digital infrastructure push. Moving cash transfers directly to bank accounts is a huge step for financial inclusion in rural India. The scale of 4.2 lakh crore is massive.
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Aman W
The part about land titles for tea garden workers in Assam is a big deal. That's real empowerment, giving them ownership. PM-Kisan plus such initiatives can truly change lives in the agrarian sector. Jai Kisan!
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Vikram M
While the support is welcome, ₹6000 per year is not enough with today's inflation. It's like a drop in the ocean for a farmer's actual needs. The government should focus more on fair MSP and reducing input costs.
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Kavya N
My parents are beneficiaries in Karnataka. The money arrives on time, no middlemen. The criticism about returning money was pure politics. This scheme has provided a sense of security to so many families. Good work.

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