Kargil: The 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana was released today by the Prime Minister of India during a national webcast at 11:00 AM.
To mark the occasion, the Department of Agriculture Kargil organised a special programme at the Farmers Conference Hall, Khurbathang. Executive Councillor for Agriculture, LAHDC Kargil, Agah Syed Mujtaba Mussavi, attended the event and underlined the scheme’s role in boosting the rural economy and improving livelihoods, especially for small and marginal farmers in remote areas like Kargil.
Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil, Ashiq Hussain, shared updates on the scheme’s implementation in the district and assured timely disbursement of funds while encouraging eligible farmers to avail themselves of the benefits.
The programme drew a large gathering of farmers, agricultural officials, and stakeholders, who also tuned in to the Prime Minister’s address. It concluded with an interactive session between farmers and officials to discuss ongoing and future agricultural initiatives in the region.
