‘Betterment of farmers priority’
Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Dec 25: On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi relasing Rs 18,000 cr for farmers, a programme was held simultaneously at Kisan Kendra, Jammu where Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha addressed the farmers.
Sinha observed that the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir have been provided with financial assistance worth around Rs 1132 crore under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He outlined that the welfare of the farmers and betterment of their livelihood is the prime focus of the Union as well as UT Government.
The UT Government has taken comprehensive measures for the development of the agriculture and allied sectors in J&K. 100% coverage under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi has been ensured in J&K so that no beneficiary is left behind in availing the benefits of the scheme, he added.