PM Kisan Utsav Diwas celebrated widely
Source: The Sangai Express

Chandel/Senapati/Thoubal/Ukhrul, October 30 2026: In a major push toward sustainable agriculture and direct farmer empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme today marking the nationwide celebration of PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas.

As a part of the scheme, more than Rs 18,690 crore were transferred directly to over 9.34 crore farmers to their bank accounts.

Chandel

PM Kisan Utsav Diwas was celebrated with a live nationwide telecast event at the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra's Chandel training hall.

The event drew a large gathering of progressive farmers and PM-Kisan beneficiaries from various pockets of the district.

The dignitaries highlighted the critical role of central flagship schemes and grassroot-level technical interventions in doubling fanners' income, said a press release by ICAR-KVK Chandel.

Coinciding with the event, KVK Chandel integrated its ongoing 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (Save the Soil) Campaign to address pressing regional soil health issues.

KVK scientists conducted an intensive technical session to sensitise farmers against the rampant overuse of chemical fertilizers.

The experts delivered detailed presentations on scientific soil nourishment, resource conservation, and maintaining optimal soil microflora to guarantee high-yielding crop production.

The program concluded with the distribution of high-quality seasonal crop seed inputs to all the participants.

Senapati

The webcasting pro gramme was also organised at the campus of KVK at Hengbung participated by farmers.

An awareness programme on the 24th installment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi was organised as a part of the ongoing Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi) 2026.Participants were briefed on the importance of the PM-KISAN initiative in providing financial support to eligible farming families.

Demonstration on vermicomposting using farm wastes was also organised.

Training on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was conducted to familiarize farmers with crop insurance and the importance of financial protection against crop losses.

Leaflets and agri-inputs were also distributed to the farmers.

Thoubal

To celebrate PM Kisan Utsav Diwas, KVK Thoubal (ICAR - ATARI Zone-VII, Umiam Barapani, Meghalaya) under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture, Manipur Govt organised a farmers' programme at KVK Thoubal training hall today.

As a part of the programme, UV film, mulching sheets and winter crops seeds were distributed to the fanners.

During the technical session, an interaction programme was held between the scientists of KVK Thoubal and farmers.

Ukhrul

In connection with the nationwide celebration, ICAR-KVK, Ukhrul, ICAR Manipur Centre, organised a farmers' awareness programme at Thawai Village in Kamjong district today.

During the programme, the KVK scientists conducted awareness sessions on the balanced use of fertilizers in Rabi crops, natural farming practices, and sustainable agricultural production.

Farmers were sensitised about the importance of judicious nutrient management, maintaining soil health and adopting environmentally sustainable farming practices to improve crop productivity and farm income.

As part of the programme, vegetable kits and seeds of important Rabi crops were distributed.

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