Eligibility Criteria of PM-KISAN Scheme

The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year to cultivable land-holding farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer. The scheme has disbursed over Rs 3.69 lakh crore to more than 10 crore beneficiaries. Recent saturation drives have included over 1 crore farmers, and a chatbot has been developed to assist with queries. The scheme also features a grievance redressal mechanism for addressing issues related to fund disbursement.

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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