Sri Vijaya Puram, November 1: A district-level programme on PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas was organised in the Conference Hall, EOC, Deputy Commissioner Office, Perka, by the Department of Agriculture, Car Nicobar, in coordination with CIARI-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Car Nicobar, on October 30 to witness the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, from Banaskantha, Gujarat.
The programme was graced by Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Nicobars, as the chief guest, along with Mr. Asheesh Kumar, Assistant Commissioner (HQ), Car Nicobar, as the guest of honour, Headmen of various villages, and officers and representatives from allied departments.
PM-KISAN beneficiaries, including progressive farmers and farmer friends from different villages, participated in the programme to witness the live telecast of the national-level event and the launch of the 24th instalment. The occasion also provided an opportunity for farmers to interact with officials and seek assistance regarding the scheme. Village Headmen of various villages expressed their views on the benefits of the scheme and encouraged the farmers to regularly update their documents in coordination with the Departments.
A special facility for e-KYC updation at the venue, Aadhaar seeding at Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, and bank seeding at SBI/ANSCB within the vicinity of the DC Office was arranged during the programme to facilitate beneficiaries in completing their formalities so as to ensure uninterrupted receipt of scheme benefits. A total of 88 farmers successfully completed their e-KYC updation during the event.
