On February 24, 2025, Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morabadi, Ranchi, hosted a program for the 19th installment distribution of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
Key Points:
- Chief Guests: Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Defence, Government of India, graced the occasion.
- Inauguration: The event commenced with Vedic chanting and floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda.
- Honoring Farmers: Five farmers from Ranchi district, Shri Santosh Bediya (natural farming), Shri Manoranjan Mahato (mushroom cultivation), and Shri Dhirendra Bediya (natural farming), Smt. Parvati Devi (increased agricultural income) and Smt. Soni Devi (value addition in oilseeds and pulses), were felicitated for their outstanding work, with shawls and mementos of Swami Vivekananda.
- Addresses:
- Swami Bhaveshananda Maharaj, Secretary of the Ashram, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the concept of “Developed India” and acknowledging the dignitaries. He encouraged farmers to become “givers” and “food providers” to contribute to nation-building.
- District agriculture officials shared information about the direct transfer of approximately ₹22,000 crore to nearly 96.7 million farmers across the country, including 123,000 farmers in Ranchi district.
- Shri Sanjay Seth highlighted the annual provision of ₹6,000 to farmers since 2019 and the disbursement of ₹367,000 crore through DBT. He also elaborated on government schemes like Garib Kalyan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Antyodaya Yojana, and Fasal Bima Yojana.
- Participation: The program witnessed the presence of around 300 farmers from various blocks of Ranchi district.
- Exhibition: An exhibition showcasing natural farming and value addition in coarse grains was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ranchi.
- Coordination: The event was coordinated by Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh, with support from Swami Bhaktishananda, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Manoj Singh, Dr. Bharat Mahato, Dr. Neha Rajan, Dr. Vishakha Singh, E.O.P. Sharma, Field Assistant Pradeep Mahato, Ghanshyam Oraon, and Ravi Oraon.
