CM Omar attends Live Streaming of PM’s Address at SKUAST-K
BHAGALPUR, Feb 24: More than Rs 22,000 crore was transferred into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across the country as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
The PM also inaugurated several developmental projects in Bihar.
Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at an event here.
Several Union ministers, MPs and MLAs and officials of the state as well central ministries were also present on the occasion.
Earlier in the day, the PM remarked that the government was proud of India’s ‘annadatas’ (farmers) and was committed to improving their lives.
Responding to a thread posted by MyGovIndia on X, he said, “We are proud of our annadatas and our commitment to improve their lives.”
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the live streaming of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Bhagalpur, Bihar, marking the release of the 19th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.
The event was held at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K), Shalimar Campus. As Chief Guest, the Chief Minister joined participants, including Minister for Agriculture Production Javaid Ahmad Dar, Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly representing Hazratbal, Sonawar and Chanapora constituencies, as well as progressive, marginal & small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs from various parts of the district. Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Nazir Ahmad Ganai; Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production, Shalender Kumar; Commissioner Secretary, Science & Technology, Saurabh Bhagat; and other senior officials were also present at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister commended the innovative farmers recognized during the event, stating, “Their contributions in adopting progressive techniques, particularly in natural and organic farming would be instrumental in transforming the agricultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.”
He added that the government remains committed to creating a farmer-friendly ecosystem that promotes agricultural sustainability and long-term growth.
Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Agri-Tech Exhibition organized by SKUAST-K. The exhibition featured a wide array of stalls displayed by successful farmers, progressive cultivators, agripreneurs, agri-industrialists, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and various university-led initiatives.
While inspecting over 100 stalls, the Chief Minister observed exhibits highlighting farmers’ welfare schemes, advanced agricultural inputs, farm machinery, and organic products.
He also visited start-ups led by SKUAST-K students and faculty, commending their role in driving agricultural innovation.
Interacting with agripreneurs, agri-industrialists, and FPOs, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the importance of such exhibitions, noting, “These platforms provide farmers with access to reliable, updated, and practical information, empowering them to adopt modern and sustainable farming practices.”
