KVK Anantnag organises live webcast
Anantnag, October 30: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Anantnag, SKUAST-Kashmir, in collaboration with Agriculture Department Anantnag organized the live webcast of the release of the 24th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Friday at KVK Anantnag.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Agriculture Officer Anantnag, Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah said that under this instalment, an amount of ₹18,680 crore was transferred directly into the bank accounts of 9.34 crore farmers across the country, which includes an amount of Rs. 15.6 Cr credited to the bank accounts of more than 78000 farmers of Anantnag.
More than 100 farmers, mobilized by the Department of Agriculture, Anantnag, participated in the live webcast at the Kendra. The programme provided farmers an opportunity to witness the nationwide release of the benefit and to learn more about the scheme’s role in supporting farm households through direct financial assistance.
A scientist-farmer interaction was also held as part of the programme, during which farmers interacted with the scientists of the Kendra and discussed field-level issues, scientific practices, and available technological and institutional support. The scientists responded to the queries raised by the participants and guided them on improving farm productivity and income. Dr. Ishtiyaq, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK-Anantnag, Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Anantnag, Mr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah along with the scientists of the Kendra, participated in the programme, beside Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO), and other officers of the Department of Agriculture also attended.
Speaking on the occasion, the officers highlighted the importance of timely and transparent direct benefit transfer in strengthening farmers’ livelihoods, and encouraged the participants to adopt scientific and climate-resilient farming practices and to make full use of the extension services available through KVK-Anantnag and the line departments.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks to the participating farmers, officers, and officials for their active involvement.
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