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Rajnandgaon Celebrates PM Kisan Day: Over ₹22.61 Crore Transferred to 1 Lakh+ Farmers

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.

Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting Held to Review Agricultural Progress and Strategies

A joint Scientific Advisory Committee meeting was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Surgi, under the guidance of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya. Experts from Rajnandgaon, Durg, and Balod districts reviewed the annual agricultural progress and discussed the action plan for 2025–26, with a strong emphasis on dissemination of innovative techniques and farmer training.