Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today released in advance the 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for flood and landslide-affected farmers of Jammu & Kashmir. The installment was released through video conferencing from Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi.

The programme was attended by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, ICAR Director General Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, and other senior officials. Jammu & Kashmir Agriculture Minister Shri Javed Ahmad Dar, other representatives, officials, and farmers virtually joined the event.

Under this installment, ₹171 crore has been directly transferred to the bank accounts of 8.55 lakh farmers, including 85,418 women farmers. With this, farmers in Jammu & Kashmir have received a cumulative assistance of ₹4,052 crore under PM-KISAN so far.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, stands shoulder to shoulder with farmers and people affected by floods and other natural calamities in Jammu & Kashmir. “We will ensure that no farmer is left alone in this hour of crisis. The release of this PM-KISAN installment is a crucial step to help them meet immediate needs,” he said.

Under this installment, ₹171 crore has been directly transferred to the bank accounts of 8.55 lakh farmers, including 85,418 women farmers. With this, farmers in Jammu & Kashmir have received a cumulative assistance of ₹4,052 crore under PM-KISAN so far.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, stands shoulder to shoulder with farmers and people affected by floods and other natural calamities in Jammu & Kashmir. “We will ensure that no farmer is left alone in this hour of crisis. The release of this PM-KISAN installment is a crucial step to help them meet immediate needs,” he said.

Shri Chouhan also stated that compensation will be provided to insured farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) as soon as the Jammu & Kashmir government submits its proposal, ensuring direct transfer of funds to affected farmers’ accounts.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Jammu & Kashmir Agriculture Minister Shri Javed Ahmad Dar also addressed the event, expressing gratitude to the Centre for its timely intervention. They thanked Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his recent visit to the affected areas and his proactive approach in ensuring relief and rehabilitation.