Kashmir

₹171 Crore Released Under PM-KISAN for J&K Farmers, LG Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the advance release of the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for Jammu and Kashmir.

Sinha said that approximately ₹171 crore will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of around 8.55 lakh eligible farmers across the Union Territory.

He noted that the financial support will help farmers sustain their livelihoods and accelerate recovery to resume agricultural activities.

“Our farmers are the backbone of the economy and provide a strong foundation for growth in other sectors,” the LG said, reaffirming the government’s commitment to assist those affected by the recent devastating floods.

“The Government of India is committed to mitigating the effects of the worst floods in decades and ensuring stability in the lives of the affected population,” he added. — (KIMS)

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