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Agartala: Tripura Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath confirmed the state's eligible farmers are receiving a fresh infusion of cash. The government is transferring Rs 44.24 crore to the accounts of 2,21,220 beneficiaries. This payout marks the 24th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Recipients get Rs 6,000 each year, split into three payments of Rs 2,000.
Nationwide, 9.5 crore farmers secured Rs 18,680 crore in this round. The program has supported 11 crore farmers since it started. Tripura has seen 2.85 lakh farmers receive a total of Rs 1,065 crore through the life of the scheme. North Tripura holds the highest cumulative payout at Rs 194.76 crore. Gomati follows with Rs 175.47 crore, and Dhalai takes third with Rs 169.44 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi triggered the transfers from a ceremony in Gujarat. In Agartala, roughly 300 farmers gathered at Prajna Bhawan to watch the broadcast. The crowd included women and members from Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes. Minister Nath joined them to hear the Prime Minister's vision for a developed India by 2047.
Nath emphasized the government's push for agricultural self-reliance. He noted that the Prime Minister views farmers as the vital food providers for the nation. Highlighting the progress of the sector, Nath stated, "India is becoming self-sufficient in various fields of agriculture. The country is moving forward in this direction." The government remains focused on integrating these growers into broader national development goals.
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