Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the release of the 18th installment of the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) programme, while addressing a public meeting in Washim, Maharashtra. Under this scheme, Rs 20,000 million have been given to around 95 million beneficiaries.
During his speech, Modi said, “Today, the 18th installment of the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi has been released. Rs 20,000 crores have been given to 95 million farmers.” to develop women.
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The Prime Minister’s visit to Maharashtra included the launch of several schemes in the agriculture and animal husbandry sector, worth around Rs 23,300 crore. Modi pointed out the importance of programs to improve the lives of farmers and to strengthen the agricultural structure in the state.
Modi also attacked the Congress party saying that the prime accused, when drugs were found in Delhi, was a Congress leader. “Drugs worth billions have been found in Delhi. The main suspect in this drug racket is a Congress leader. “Congress wants to push the youth to drugs and use that money competition and win elections,” he said.
PM Modi’s visit to Maharashtra
Modi began his visit to Maharashtra by offering prayers at the Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi before inaugurating the Banjara Virasat Museum, celebrating the heritage of the Banjara community. After this, he is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane.
Later in Mumbai, the Prime Minister will launch the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, a project worth an estimated Rs 14,120 crore, and will have a metro run between BKC and Santacruz stations.
Maharashtra is expected to hold elections for the state assembly again in November 2024, and the term of the current assembly will end on November 26.
First published: October 05 2024 | 3:07 PM IST