Release of 17th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme by PM Modi live streamed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 18 2024:
The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Imphal East, Andro organised Kisan Sammelan and live streaming of Prime Minister Narendra Modi releasing the 17th instalment of PM-KISAN in separate events.
At ICAR Farmers' Hostel, the event was graced by Khumukcham Joykisan Singh, MLA Thangmeiband AC; Dr Ramgopal Laha, Head, Regional Centre, ICAR, Manipur Centre; N Bandana, IAS, State Mission Director, Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission and K Debadutta Sharma, Director, Horticulture and Soil Conservation as the chief guest, functional president and guests of honour.
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During the function, experts spoke about the schemes launched by the NDA Government for the benefit of farmers.
In addition, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Imphal East, Andro organised the Kisan Sammelan and live streaming of the release of the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Scheme at the Directorate of Extension Education, NEC Model Central Farm, Lamphelpat, Imphal.
According to a press note issued by S Moilibala Devi, Senior Scientist & Head in-charge, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Imphal East, Professor Indira Sarangthem, Director of Instruction and Dean, College of Agriculture, Iroisemba, CAU, Imphal; Dr Ng Iboyaima Singh, Dean, College of Food Technology, Lamphelpat and Professor Ph Ranjit Sharma, Director of Extension Education, Lamphelpat graced the programme as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Meanwhile N Bandana, State Mission Director, MSRLM was present as special guest.
The event included felicitation of 15 double income farmers from the district and certification of 25 Krishi Sakhis identified by MSRLM.
Delivering the keynote address, S Molibala Devi said that the PM Kisan Scheme has benefitted 9.26 crore farmers including 99,627 beneficiaries from Manipur.
Certified inputs were also distributed to selected farmers during the programme.