Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 26 February 2025
The ICAR-KVK Nicobar, in collaboration with the District Agriculture Department, organized a particular program for the dwell viewing of the nineteenth installment launch of the PM-KISAN Nidhi scheme and the ‘KISAN Samman Samaroh’ on the group corridor in Perka Village, Car Nicobar.
The occasion witnessed the participation of greater than 80 farmers, who gathered to mark this important event aimed toward offering monetary assist and elevating consciousness about numerous authorities agricultural initiatives.
Deputy Commissioner of Nicobar, Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, graced this system because the Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the occasion. In his handle, he highlighted the significance of the PM-KISAN scheme, describing it as extra than simply monetary help. He emphasised that the initiative acknowledges the dedication and exhausting work of farmers whereas additionally enabling them to spend money on high quality inputs, trendy tools, and improved seeds—essential components for overcoming modern agricultural challenges.
Mr. Kale additional underscored the necessity for constant authorities assist to make sure the sustainability and progress of the farming group. As a part of the occasion, he additionally distributed important agricultural gadgets to the farmers.
Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist & Head of ICAR-KVK Nicobar, prolonged a heat welcome to the Chief Guest and all attendees. He lauded the PM-KISAN scheme as a mirrored image of the federal government’s imaginative and prescient to construct a self-reliant and affluent farming sector. He reiterated that the discharge of the nineteenth installment reaffirms the federal government’s dedication to the welfare of farmers and the event of a resilient agricultural ecosystem.
Adding to the discourse, village consultant Mr. Meshack inspired farmers to actively have interaction in agricultural actions with the target of creating the island self-sufficient in vegetable and fruit manufacturing.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Assistant Director Er. C. Vinod Kumar, who acknowledged the efforts of all organisers and expressed gratitude to the farmers for his or her enthusiastic participation.
