21st Instalment of PM-KISAN Scheme Released

On November 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, providing ₹18,000 crore in direct financial assistance to 9 crore farmers. This initiative, part of one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programs, has disbursed over ₹3.70 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmer families since its inception. The scheme emphasizes transparency through Aadhaar-based e-KYC and digital land records, while also enhancing accessibility via the Kisan-eMitra AI chatbot and PM-KISAN mobile app.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link