Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on October 30, providing around ₹19,000 crore to eligible farmer families across India. This financial assistance supports farmers by giving them ₹6,000 annually in three equal instalments.
- PM-KISAN scheme offers ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three instalments.
- Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 for multiple development projects.
- Projects include metro extensions, bovine research centre, bio-CNG plants, and road widening.
- 521 agriculture infrastructure projects worth ₹4,950 crore will be dedicated to the nation.
- Modi will inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 and participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations.
What is the PM-KISAN scheme and who is eligible?
The PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme provides financial support to landholding farmer families. Eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 annually, paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each. This helps farmers meet agricultural and household needs.
When and where will the PM-KISAN instalment be released?
Prime Minister Modi will release the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on October 30 during his two-day visit to Gujarat. The event will be part of a series of inaugurations and foundation stone ceremonies for various development projects in the state.
What other projects will Modi inaugurate during his Gujarat visit?
During his visit on October 30 and 31, Modi will:
- Dedicate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) in Banaskantha, focused on improving the Kankrej cattle breed.
- Lay foundation stones for two bio-CNG plants at Tharad and Radhanpur, processing cattle dung to produce clean energy.
- Begin construction of two Ahmedabad Metro extensions: Phase 2A (Koteshwar Road to airport) and Phase 2B (GIFT City to Shahpur).
- Start widening the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Road from four to eight lanes, costing around ₹2,600 crore.
- Dedicate 521 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, including cold storage, warehouses, and food processing facilities.
- Inaugurate expansions of potato processing and automated storage systems in Sanadar and Palanpur.
- Flag off new train services to improve rail connectivity.
- Launch horticulture clusters benefiting over 1.3 lakh farmers.
What cultural events will take place during Modi's visit?
Modi will inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, on October 30. This festival showcases India's cultural heritage through folk performances, regional cuisines, handicrafts, and tourism attractions. He will also witness Ekta Prakash Parv, featuring illuminated displays celebrating India's unity and diversity.
What are the key developments planned for Ekta Nagar?
On October 31, Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar. These include sewage and water treatment plants, facade lighting, upgrades to Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel, tourism facilities, road development, solid waste management, and eco-tourism initiatives.
How will Modi mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas?
Modi will participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event will feature an Ekta Parade with personnel from various police and security forces, highlighting their efforts against Left-Wing Extremism. A theatrical presentation titled "Naxal Mukt Bharat" will portray the journey toward peace and development in affected districts.
