Over Rs 18000 cr have been directly deposited in accounts of farmers, says PM Modi

PM Modi virtually addresses farmers across six states and releases next batch of financial aid Rs 18,000 crore from the PM-Kisan scheme.

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New Delhi: As the Centre and the farmers' union still look for an amciable solution to end deadlock in regards to the protest against the three farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses farmers across six states and releases next batch of financial aid Rs 18,000 crore from the PM-Kisan scheme.

“Tomorrow’s day (Friday) is very important for the country’s Annadatas. Will get the opportunity to release the next installment of PM-Kisan for more than 9 crores farmer families through video conferencing at 12 pm. Will also interact with farmers of many states on this occasion,” the PM tweeted on Thursday.

The PM’s session with farmers is a part of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s nationwide outreach to the farmers on December 25, the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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25 December 2020

13:19 IST

The groups who are talking about mandis, APMC are the ones who destroyed West Bengal, Kerala. There are no APMCs and mandis in Kerala. So, why are no protests in Kerala? Why don't they start a movement there? But are only misguiding the farmers of Punjab: PM Modi in his online address to farmers

13:09 IST

The farmers of Bengal have been deprived of the benefits of the Centre's schemes. Bengal is the only state which is not allowing benefits of the schemes to reach the farmers. Mamata Banerjee's ideology has destroyed Bengal. Her actions against the farmers have hurt me a lot. Why is the Opposition quiet on this? asks PM Modi while addressing farmers.

12:58 IST

Today, more than Rs 18,000 crores have been directly deposited in the accounts of farmers; no middlemen, no commissions: PM Narendra Modi addresses farmers

12:50 IST

So far, I've received Rs 10,000 under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Under the new farm laws, we can now sell the farm produce to any private business/organisation. This year, I sold 85 quintal soybean to ITC: Manoj Patidar, farmer from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh during interaction with the PM 

12:33 IST

I received my Kisan Credit Card in 2019. I took an amount of Rs 27,000 on loan from the bank on a mere 4 per cent interest as compared to 20 per cent from intermediaries: Naveen, a farmer from Odisha during interaction with PM Modi 

12:31 IST

I urge you to tell farmers about the Kisan Credit Card and its various benefits which include the availability of loans at low-interest rates: PM Modi to a farmer from Odisha

I urge you to tell farmers about the Kisan Credit Card and its various benefits which include the availability of loans at low-interest rates: PM Modi to a farmer from Odisha https://t.co/NtFIVw70OK

— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2020

12:24 IST

PM Modi interacts with farmers.

PM Modi interacts with farmers after the release of Rs 18,000 crores as part of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme pic.twitter.com/9nGupuxY4N

— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2020

12:21 IST

PM Narendra Modi releases Rs 18,000 crore as the next instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to over 9 crore farmers.

12:20 IST

PM Narendra Modi will shortly release Rs 18,000 crore under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme to over 9 crore farmers. Today, we can say with confidence that the entire amount will reach the farmers' accounts directly. This will greatly benefit the farmers: Union Agriculture Minister

12:15 IST

PM Modi will transfer amount/funds under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme to crores of farmers on December 25. Here are 10 quick things you want to know about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. Read here

12:07 IST

The Opposition is misleading farmers regarding MSP. I want to make it clear that the MSP system will remain: Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi's Mehrauli

12:06 IST

PM Modi will release Rs 18,000 crore as the next instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to over 9 crore farmers today with a click of a button. He is the true well-wisher of farmers: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Mehrauli, Delhi.

PM Modi will release Rs 18,000 crore as the next instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to over 9 crore farmers today with a click of a button. He is the true well-wisher of farmers: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Mehrauli, Delhi pic.twitter.com/bjow3gh0Ie

— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2020

12:01 IST

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "On December 25, nine crore farmers will receive Rs 18,000 crores in their accounts as part of PM Kisan Saman Nidhi Yojna. PM Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest. By last evening, 2 crores farmers have registered themselves for this online event." 

12:01 IST

Under the PM-KISAN Scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6000 per year is provided to the eligible beneficiary farmers, payable in three equal 4-monthly installments of Rs 2000 each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.

12:00 IST

BJP general secretary Arun Singh told reporters that the party has made arrangements for farmers' participation in more than 19,000 venues across the country, and the party's members will also be present. In Uttar Pradesh alone, more than 3,000 venues have been chosen, he said. While one crore farmers will directly participate, over five crore of them will hear Modi's speech, he claimed, saying the party will observe the exercise like a festival. "Despite protests in some places, the country's farmers have been standing with Modi," Singh said, citing a number of government schemes to benefit them.

11:59 IST

The Prime Minister will have a conversation with farmers from six different states during the event. The farmers will share their experiences with PM-KISAN and also on various other initiatives taken by the government for the welfare of farmers. Union Agriculture Minister will also be present on the occasion.