Bhubaneswar: Deputy CM K V Singh Deo, who also holds the Agriculture portfolio, on Wednesday announced disbursal of Rs 682.52 crore under Pradhan Mantri Krushak Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, benefiting 34,12,000 farmers in Odisha.

The state-level event to mark the disbursal of PM-KISAN money was held alongside the nationwide release of the 21st instalment of the scheme, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Coimbatore. Around Rs 18,000 crore was transferred to the bank accounts of over 9 crore farmers across the country with each receiving Rs 2,000. ADVERTISEMENT

“Over 34 lakh farmers in Odisha received around Rs 700 crore as the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN, further strengthening their livelihoods and reaffirming our government’s unwavering commitment to farmer welfare

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