prime minister narendra modi will release the eighth installment of the financial benefits under the “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi” (PM-KISAN) scheme on friday via video-conferencing. Over ₹19,000 crore to more than 9.5 crore beneficiary farmer families will be transferred, the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) said, adding that Mr. modi will also interact with the beneficiaries during the event. Agriculture minister narendra singh tomar will be present on the occasion. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, a financial benefit of ₹6,000 per year is provided to the eligible farmer families, payable in three equal installments of ₹2,000. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Under the scheme, an amount of over ₹1.15 lakh crore has been transferred to farmer families so far, the PMO noted.
"Tomorrow is a very important day for the crores of farmers in the country. I will get the privilege of releasing the 8th installment of prime minister Kisan Samman nidhi through video conferencing at 11 am. On this occasion, I will also communicate with my farmer brothers and sisters," prime minister informed in a tweet. Agriculture minister narendra singh tomar will be present on the occasion.
