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Bhagalpur, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday transferred ₹22,000 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across India under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The event, held in Bhagalpur, Bihar, marked the 19th installment of the scheme.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted that 75 lakh farmers from Bihar benefited from the latest installment, with ₹1,600 crore allocated to the state alone. He reiterated his vision of development based on four strong pillars:
The Poor
Farmers
Women
Youth
Key Highlights from PM Modi’s Speech
Supporting Farmers & Agriculture
Better Resources for Farmers: PM Modi stressed the need for good seeds, affordable fertilizers, irrigation, and disaster relief to ensure farmers thrive.
₹1.75 Lakh Crore Paid Under PM Crop Insurance Scheme: Unlike past governments, the NDA administration has provided timely compensation to farmers affected by natural disasters.
Increase in Agricultural Exports: Due to government initiatives, Indian farmers are now getting better prices for their produce in global markets.
First-Time Export of New Products: Several Indian agricultural products have entered international markets for the first time. The export of Bihar’s Makhana (fox nuts) will now be expanded globally.
Infrastructure & Development for Bihar
₹1,100 Crore for Four New Bridges in Bihar: Strengthening connectivity in the state.
PM Dhan Dhanya Yojana: Identifying 100 low-production districts to boost crop yield.
Formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): The target has been successfully met, with the 10,000th FPO registered in Khagaria, Bihar, focusing on maize, banana, and paddy farming.
Unity & Culture: A Dig at Opposition Over Maha Kumbh
PM Modi also addressed the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, calling it "the biggest festival of India’s faith, unity, and harmony."
"More people than the entire population of Europe have taken a bath at the Maha Kumbh this year."
However, he criticized opposition leaders who have questioned the grandeur of the event, stating:
"Some who were annoyed with the Ram Temple inauguration are now abusing the Maha Kumbh. They hate India’s glorious heritage."
What’s Next?
PM Modi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to empowering farmers, strengthening rural infrastructure, and preserving India’s cultural identity. With elections around the corner, these announcements signal a strong push to secure rural and agricultural support.
