PM-Kisan instalment reflects Modi govt's commitment to farmers' welfare: BJP Kisan Morcha
New Delhi, June 20
BJP Kisan Morcha National President and Member of Parliament Rajkumar Chahar on Saturday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the release of the latest instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Hooghly district in West Bengal.
On behalf of the BJP Kisan Morcha and the farming community, Chahar thanked the Prime Minister for empowering farmers through direct financial assistance and agriculture-focused reforms.
Under the latest instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, more than 9.44 crore eligible farmers across the country received a direct benefit transfer of over Rs 18,880 crore into their bank accounts.
The scheme provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmer families in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.
Highlighting the Modi government's initiatives for the agriculture sector, Chahar said the Prime Minister has remained firmly committed to making farmers self-reliant, capable and economically stronger.
He said the government's policies over the past 12 years have focused on increasing farm productivity, reducing input costs and improving farmers' access to credit and markets.
Chahar said that the agriculture budget has increased substantially under the Modi government, rising from around Rs 27,000 crore during the UPA era to nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore.
He also pointed to the distribution of Soil Health Cards to more than 22 crore farmers, which, he said, has helped cultivators make informed decisions regarding crop nutrition and fertiliser usage.
Chahar further highlighted the expansion of the Kisan Credit Card network and the promotion of Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs), stating that more than 8,000 FPOs have been established across the country. These organisations, he said, have enabled farmers to collectively market their produce, improve bargaining power and secure better prices.
The BJP leader also credited initiatives such as Nano Urea and Neem-Coated Urea with reducing dependence on conventional fertilisers and lowering input costs for farmers.
Taking a swipe at the opposition, the BJP Kisan Morcha chief alleged that while the Modi government has consistently implemented measures for the welfare of farmers, opposition parties have sought to mislead the farming community for political gains.
He asserted that the Prime Minister has fulfilled commitments made to farmers through a series of welfare and reform measures, and that the benefits of these initiatives are now reaching millions of farming families across the country through direct transfers and targeted agricultural programmes.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Rs 6,000 per year is a good start but honestly it's not enough for our small farmers who face so many problems - rising input costs, unpredictable weather, and market fluctuations. The budget increase from Rs 27,000 crore to Rs 1.25 lakh crore is impressive on paper, but on ground level, many farmers still struggle. More needs to be done.
Finally, a government that cares about our annadatas! Soil Health Cards, Kisan Credit Cards, FPOs - these are real structural reforms. My uncle in Punjab got his Soil Health Card and now he uses less fertiliser but gets better yield. The opposition can keep misleading, but farmers know who is actually working for them.
Interesting to see the agricultural budget jump from Rs 27,000 crore to Rs 1.25 lakh crore. That's almost 5x increase! As an outsider looking in, India's direct benefit transfer system seems very efficient. The 9.44 crore farmers getting money directly into their accounts is something many developed countries struggle to achieve. PM-Kisan seems like a well-executed scheme.
I welcome the financial support, but let's not forget that during the farm laws protest, the same government was trying to dismantle the MSP system. Now they talk about empowering farmers? 🙄 The opposition is not misleading anyone - farmers have long memories. Good schemes don't erase bad policies. Need consistent pro-farmer approach, not selective announcements.
Working in agriculture sector, I can confirm that Nano Urea and Neem-Co
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