Government ushered historic increase in MSP: PM Narendra Modi on PM-Kisan scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: PM-Kisan scheme, launched by the Central government in an order to ensure a life of dignity and prosperity for farmers completed two years on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government was doing everything possible to double the income of farmers.
In a series of tweets, PM Narendra Modi said," On this day, 2 years ago the PM-Kisan scheme was launched with an aim to ensure a life of dignity as well as prosperity for our hardworking farmers, who work day and night to keep our nation fed."
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"The tenacity and passion of our farmers are inspiring," he said.
"Over the last 7 years, the Government of India has taken many initiatives for transforming agriculture. From better irrigation to more technology, more credit and markets to proper crop insurance, focus on soil health to eliminating middlemen, the efforts are all-encompassing," said PM Modi on PM-Kisan scheme for farmers.
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He added that "Our Government had the honour of ushering in a historic increase in MSP. We are doing everything possible to double the income of farmers."
"You can find insightful content on the NaMo App, offering a glimpse of the work done for farmers," he added.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme enables income support to all farmers' families including small and marginal landholders with cultivable land holding up to two hectares across the country.
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