Aadhaar Seeding for PM-KISAN Scheme

The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year to farmers with cultivable land through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme mandates Aadhaar seeding for payments, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Over Rs 3.90 lakh crore has been disbursed through 20 installments. An AI-based Kisan eMitra Chatbot was introduced to assist farmers with queries in multiple languages, resolving over 95 lakh queries by July 2025.

Source: Original Link

Read more

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