PM Modi's Visit to Varanasi for Another Installment Release Under PM-Kisan Scheme

Many other leaders attended this ceremony yesterday. Read below to learn about PM’s visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

PM Modi’s Varanasi Visit 2024

On June 18th (Tuesday), PM Modi dispensed the 17th installment of INR 20,000 Crores to more than 9.25 crore farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme. He also distributed the certificates to more than 30,000 self-support groups. These groups are called Krishi Sakhis in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.  

The major leaders who attended this ceremony were Anandiben Patel (Governor of Uttar Pradesh), Yogi Adityanath (Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Union Agriculture Minister), and some others.

PM Modi Varanasi's Speech

In his Varanasi speech on 18th June (Tuesday), PM Modi addressed the farmers available in the ceremony and announced that INR 20,000 Crore was added to the bank accounts of many crore farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme. 

He spoke about the Krishi Sakhi Initiative, which opened a source of income for the Indian Women. 

What is Krishi Sakhi?

At present, more than 34,000 Krishi Sakhis are working under the scheme under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for the North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER). These are working as LRPs (Local Resource Persons) and they pay visits to every individual farm once a month to surveil the activities on the farm and take note of the problems faced by the farmers. 

These Krishi Sakhis receive training in numerous agricultural practices that make them good enough to support and assist the co-farmers productively. 

PM Modi said:

“PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has emerged as the world’s largest direct benefit transfer scheme.”

What is the PM-KISAN scheme?

The PM-Kisan Scheme provides financial support to Indian farmers by giving INR 6000 yearly in three installments. This was launched in 2019 and the farmers that are land-holders take this benefit. PM Modi attended the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan at Varanasi yesterday around 5 pm. 

The prime Minister also specified in his speech that more than INR 3.25 lakh crore was transferred into the bank accounts of crores of farmers and INR 700 Crore was transferred to the families in the Varanasi alone. He also praised the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra which supported crores of farmers to register under the PM-Kisan scheme. 

The Varanasi Constituency re-elected Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha Elections consecutively for the third time this year. PM Modi also covered this in his speech and stated:

“It is very rare in democratic countries for governments to be elected for a third consecutive time but the people of India made this happen. In India, it happened 60 years ago,” 

He added:

“I consider farmers, women, the youth, and the poor strong pillars of Viksit Bharat; as such the first decision is for the farmers and the poor,” 

He further continued:

“The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is the world’s largest Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, with ₹3.25 lakh crore deposited into the bank accounts of millions of farmer families across the country. In Varanasi alone, ₹700 crore has been deposited in farmers’ accounts. I am pleased that technology has been effectively utilized to ensure benefits reach the right beneficiaries in the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.” 

With this, PM Modi appreciated his gratitude to the voters of Varanasi. The PM said

“With the blessings of Baba Vishwanath and Maa Ganga and the immense love of the people of Kashi, I have got the privilege of becoming the country’s ‘pradhan sevak’ for the third time. Now, it seems as if Maa Ganga has adopted me.”

PM Modi on Agriculture Sector

The Prime Minister mentioned that the Indian Agricultural sector is very crucial and it will play an important role in making Indian Nation the Third-Biggest Economic Power in the World. He said:

“The agricultural sector is key for India’s growth story. With the trust of farmers, we will reach new heights. Your trust inspires me to work hard for your service. I will make every effort to fulfill your dreams. I considered farmers, women, poor, and youth as the strong pillars of developed India. I have started my third term with and for their upliftment.” 

CM Yogi Adityanath on Modi's Visit to Varanasi

After his third victory in the Lok Sabha Elections, this was the first time PM Modi visited Varanasi. Yogi Adityanath, the CM of UP appreciated the leadership of Mr. Modi and mentioned:

“We witnessed an unprecedented election, where respected Modiji returned to power. Under his leadership, India’s power and capability on the global stage increased manifold. The leadership of Modiji is accepted and hailed across the world.”

Conclusion

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