https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Gujarat Celebrates PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas with Over 3 Lakh Farmers Joining Statewide

World’s Largest DBT Scheme: PM-KISAN Disburses 20th Installment to Over 9.7 Crore Farmers
Indian Masterminds Stories

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana from Varanasi, disbursing over ₹20,500 crore directly into the accounts of 9.7 crore farmers across the country.

As part of this initiative, more than 52.16 lakh farmer families in Gujarat received over ₹1,148 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The national-scale event was marked at the state level with a celebratory programme in Gandhinagar, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

Transparent Implementation Has Strengthened Farmers’ Trust: CM Patel

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhupendra Patel highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and equity in the implementation of PM-KISAN. “Under PM Modi’s leadership, PM-KISAN has become the world’s largest DBT scheme,” he stated.

The CM emphasised that since the scheme’s inception in 2019, ₹3.69 lakh crore has been transferred through 19 installments, directly benefiting small and marginal farmers nationwide. Gujarat farmers alone have received ₹19,993 crore so far, with the latest installment further reinforcing the state’s agriculture sector.

read also: Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel Conducts Surprise Visit to Water Supply Board Office in Gandhinagar

Reforms and Investments Empowering Farmers from Seed to Market

The Chief Minister credited the PM’s vision for building a comprehensive support ecosystem for farmers. “In the past decade, India’s agriculture budget has increased fivefold. Over 25 crore Soil Health Cards have been distributed to help farmers understand and improve soil health,” he said.

He also referenced new central schemes such as:

PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, aimed at raising productivity in 100 low-yield districts.

PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, which supports value addition and infrastructure in agri-processing.

CM Patel reiterated Gujarat’s alignment with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, through initiatives like natural farming promotion and the establishment of the Gujarat Natural Farming Science University in Halol.

3 Lakh Farmers in Gujarat Join PM’s Address Virtually

More than 3 lakh farmers across Gujarat viewed the Prime Minister’s address through live broadcasts at over 7,000 locations, including Gram Panchayats and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). State ministers, MLAs, officials, and local leaders were present at district-level events.

Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, speaking virtually from Rajkot, urged farmers to maximise the use of modern farming tools and schemes offered by the central and state governments.

read also: Young Nepali MPs from Eight Parties Visit Gujarat, Meet CM Bhupendra Patel to Learn from Development Success

Assistance Distributed, Progressive Farmers Felicitated

During the Gandhinagar event, beneficiaries of various agriculture schemes received financial aid, and progressive farmers were felicitated for adopting innovative practices.

Dr. Anju Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture), welcomed dignitaries and presented an overview of the scheme’s success in Gujarat. She noted that over 11 lakh farmers have registered on the i-Khedut portal to avail benefits of government schemes.

Key Dignitaries Present

The event was attended by:

  • Shilpa Patel, Gandhinagar District Panchayat President
  • Ritaben Patel, Gandhinagar North MLA
  • Sandeep Kumar, Secretary, Animal Husbandry Department
  • Vijay Kharadi, MD, Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation

Senior state officials, agriculture department personnel, and thousands of farmers


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
DGR Job Fair
DGR Job Fair 2025 Held in Delhi to Empower Ex-Servicemen with Career Opportunities in Emerging Tech - Details Inside
omc
Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Begins Dispatch from Dubna Mines, Strengthening Supply Chain and Industrial Growth
NFDC
NFDC Launches Free Residential 3D Animation & VFX Training for North East Youth - Here's All You Need To Know
CM Yogi
CM Yogi Adityanath Reviews Rs. 42,891 Crore Development Proposals for Lucknow Division, Emphasizes Timely, Inclusive Execution
Mahanadi River
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Assures Odisha of Consideration on an Amicable Solution to Mahanadi Water Dispute
MP News
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav Pays Tribute to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla on His Birth Anniversary
ONGC_resized
ONGC Sets Record Date for Rs1.25 Final Dividend for FY25; Strengthens Shareholder Returns- Check Details
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
PM Modi Releases 20th PM-KISAN Instalment; CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Thanks Centre for Supporting Over 8 Lakh Farmers in Uttarakhand
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IAS Karn Satyarthi
How IAS Karn Satyarthi Transformed Gumla Through Empathy and Innovation
Ananth Rupanagudi IRAS
IRAS Ananth Rupanagudi’s Take on Corruption, Reform, and Duty
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-26 at 13.16
What Most Indians Don't Know About Jim Corbett
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
BPSC Bihar police
From Lantern Light to Police Uniform: How Praveen Kumar from a Small Bihar Village Cracked BPSC to Become SDPO
From a lantern-lit village in Bihar to becoming an SDPO, Praveen Kumar's journey is a testament to resilience,...
IAS Priyansha Garg
Why Mindset Matters: IAS Priyansha Garg’s Mental Health Mantra for UPSC
After two failed prelims, Priyansha Garg cracked UPSC with AIR 31 in her fourth attempt, proving how...
Ashish Akshat
From Setback to State Topper: How Ashish Akshat Topped JPSC While Working Full-Time
Ashish Akshat from Dhanbad topped JPSC 2023, proving that resilience, discipline, and family support...
Social Media
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: From India’s First Sanctuary to a Tiger Conservation Success Story | International Tiger Day Special
IAS Supriya Sahu Hails Mudumalai's Role in Tiger Conservation on Tiger Day. Declared in 1940, Now Among...
Mangroves
Mangroves: Nature’s Shield Against Disasters, Says Officer Parveen Kaswan on Mangroves Day - Watch His Post Here
Mangroves, with their dense, interlaced root systems, form a mesh-like structure that serves as a buffer...
Retired IPS Inderjit Singh Sidhu
Purpose Doesn’t Retire: How 88-Year-Old Retired DIG Becomes Chandigarh’s ‘Quiet Warrior’ of Cleanliness
Inderjit Singh Sidhu’s Dawn Patrol Earns Applause, Mahindra’s Praise for a Man Who Chose Action Over...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
DGR Job Fair
DGR Job Fair 2025 Held in Delhi to Empower Ex-Servicemen with Career Opportunities in Emerging Tech - Details Inside
omc
Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Begins Dispatch from Dubna Mines, Strengthening Supply Chain and Industrial Growth
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IAS Karn Satyarthi
Ananth Rupanagudi IRAS
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-26 at 13.16
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT