Tag: Agriculture Schemes

Agriculture Production Commissioner Mrs Shehla Nigar reviewed the progress of central and state agricultural schemes and crop diversification programmes during a field visit to several villages in Rajnandgaon district. Emphasising low-water crops, MSP procurement and natural farming, she interacted with farmers and officials to ensure effective implementation of government initiatives.

On the occasion of PM Kisan Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, transferring ₹22.61 crore to 1,05,252 farmers in Rajnandgaon district through an Aadhaar-based system. A major event was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Surgi, where farmers were introduced to government welfare schemes, innovative agri-tech, crop insurance, and organic produce. Local representatives, officials, and hundreds of farmers participated in the extensive exhibition and demonstrations, including nano fertilizer drone spraying and zero-balance Jan Dhan account openings.