New Delhi, Oct 15, 2022, By Special Correspondent
New Delhi, Oct 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day “PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022” here on Monday.
The event, to be held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, will bring together more than 13,500 farmers from across the country and around 1,500 Agri Startups.
More than one crore farmers from various institutions are expected to attend the event virtually.
The event will also witness participation of researchers, policy makers and other stakeholders.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate 600 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PMKSK) under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Under the scheme, the fertiliser retail shops in the country will be converted into PMKSK in a phased manner. PMKSK will cater to a wide variety of needs of the farmers and provide agri-inputs like fertilisers, seeds, implements; testing facilities for soil, seeds, fertilisers; generate awareness among farmers; provide information regarding various government schemes and ensure regular capacity building of retailers at block/district level outlets.
More than 3.3 lakh retail fertiliser shops are planned to be converted into PMKSK, an official release said here.
During the event, PM Modi will launch Bharatiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana - One Nation One Fertiliser. Under the scheme, he will launch Bharat Urea Bags, which will help companies market fertilisers under the single brand name "Bharat".
In a reflection of the continued commitment of the Prime Minister towards welfare of the farmers, the PM will release the 12th instalment amount of Rs. 16,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Under the scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 each. So far, eligible farmer families have received benefits of more than Rs. 2 lakh crore under PM-KISAN.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Agri Startup Conclave and Exhibition. About 300 startups will showcase their innovation related to Precision Farming, Post-Harvest & Value Add Solutions, Allied Agriculture, Waste to Wealth, Mechanisation for Small Farmers, Supply Chain Management, Argi-Logistic, among others.
The platform would facilitate startups to interact with farmers, FPOs, agri-experts, corporates etc. The startups will also share their experience and interact with other stakeholders in technical sessions.
During the event, Prime Minister will launch ‘Indian Edge’, an e-magazine on fertilizer. It will provide information on domestic and international fertiliser scenarios, including recent developments, price trends analysis, availability and consumption, abd success stories of farmers.