PM launches PM-KISAN scheme

(Surjit Dhal Gorakhpur, Feb 24): Prime Minister Narendra on Sunday launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme here with the click of a mouse that will initiate millions of cash transfers to the beneficiaries.

Modi  launched the Union Government’s ambitious income-transfer scheme at a farmers’ rally.

It is a cash-transfer scheme for small and marginal farmers and considered a major populist step by the Modi government to offset a challenging spell of rural crisis brought on by unprofitable sales of farm commodities.

PM Modi will latter visit the ongoing Kumbh at Prayagraj where he will participate in the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar event, organized by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

The Prime Minister will distribute the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar awards to ‘Safai karmacharis’ (sanitation employees), ‘swachhagrahis’, police personnel and ‘naviks’ (boatmen).

“There will also be the digital announcement of Swachh Seva Samman Benefits package,” said the statement issued by Prime Minister’s Office.