Kargil: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil organised a live webcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Varanasi to mark the release of the 20th installment under the PM-KISAN scheme.
The event, attended by farmers, scientists, and KVK officials, featured interactive demonstrations and awareness sessions on sustainable farming, climate-resilient cropping, and value addition to local produce. Farmers were also briefed on complementary schemes like Soil Health Cards, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and agri-startups.
Councillor Kacho Liyaqat Ali, who attended as chief guest, praised the government’s efforts to uplift rural livelihoods and lauded KVK Kargil for its role in farmer education and technology dissemination.
Scientists at KVK explained the scheme’s benefits in supporting farmers’ financial needs and ensuring economic stability in agriculture. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Mansoor Hussain and a feedback session where farmers expressed gratitude for the continued support under PM-KISAN.
