Bhubaneswar, November 19: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi once again reiterated his government's unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers, stressing that ensuring all eligible farmers receive the full benefits of government schemes is a top priority. His remarks came during the state-level release of the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi at Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking virtually from Coimbatore, launched the installment, releasing over ₹18,000 crore to more than 9 crore farmers nationwide. In Odisha alone, 34.12 lakh farmers received ₹2,000 each under the programme. Additionally, the CM-KISAN scheme has provided ₹4,000 annually to farmers, with ₹2,991 crore transferred to 51.54 lakh farmers this year.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the Krushi Vidyanidhi Yojana, which provides scholarships to the children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries, noting a significant increase in the scholarship amounts for the 2024-25 academic year. He expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for including several districts in the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, further benefitting the farming community.

Farmers shared their positive experiences with PM-KISAN, explaining how it has boosted their farming activities. Majhi encouraged them to explore crop diversification beyond traditional paddy farming. Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo pointed out that the combined benefits of PM-KISAN and CM-KISAN now amount to ₹10,000 annually per farmer, contributing to improved agricultural outcomes.

Prof. Dr. Pravat Kumar Roul, Vice-Chancellor of OUAT, also acknowledged the role of PM-KISAN in providing essential capital support to farmers.