“A direct financial boost of approximately Rs. 171 crore has brought respite to about 8.55 lakh eligible farmers in Jammu & Kashmir. This direct bank transfer is undoubtedly a vital lifeline intended to aid farmers in their recovery from the devastating floods.”

The Government of India’s swift action to release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir farmers comes as a significant relief in the wake of one of the worst floods the Union Territory has witnessed in decades. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has rightly expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan for their proactive decision, which reflects the government’s steadfast commitment to the a

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