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The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP leaders, workers stage protest in Karnataka's Hassan over shortage of fertilizers
The Hassan district unit of BJP's farmers' wing staged a protest in Hassan city on Wednesday, blaming the State government for the shortage of chemical fertilizers in Karnataka. The protesters, led by BJP MLAs H.K. Suresh, Cement Manju and others, formed a human chain near the office of the Joint Director of Agriculture in the city and raised slogans against the State government. Mr. Suresh, MLA for Belur, said that the State government failed to provide quality seeds and fertilizers for the farmers. 'The government did not make proper preparations for the sowing season. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had no concern for the farming community. He had no scheme for the benefit of the community,' he said. The BJP MLA alleged that fertilizers had been sold on the black market, and that the government had made the farmers purchase fertilizers from the same by paying double the price. The government should identify the agencies responsible for the shortage of fertilizers and those who sold seeds of substandard quality to the farmers and punish them, he demanded. MLA for Sakleshpur Cement Manju said that during the BJP rule in the State, the government would spend money to keep a buffer stock of fertilizers. 'However, the Congress government did not take any measure to fulfil the needs of the farmers. They had also stopped its contributions for the Prime Minister's Kisan Samman scheme. Similarly, the Raitha Vidyanidhi, that benefited the children of the farming community had also been stopped,' he added. BJP Raitha Morcha district president B.H. Narayana Gowda and other leaders took part in the protest.
News18
30-07-2025
- Business
- News18
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: PM Modi To Release Next Tranche On August 2
Last Updated: PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: PM Narendra Modi will release the next tranche of Rs 2,000 to each eligible farmer on August 2, 2025, at an event in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: The wait is finally over for over 9.7 crore eligible farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the PM Kisan 20th installment of Rs 2,000 to each eligible farmer on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at an event in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, according to an official communication. 'No more waiting now! The 20th installment of PM Kisan will reach your account directly from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 2, 2025. When you hear the message tone, know that the Kisan Samman amount has arrived in your account," the official PM Kisan Samman Nidhi account posted on X. अब और इंतजार नहीं!PM-Kisan की 20वीं किश्त 2 अगस्त, 2025 को वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश से सीधे आपके खाते में पहुंचेगी।मैसेज टोन बजे तो समझिए आपके खाते में किसान सम्मान की धनराशि पहुंच गई है #AgriGoI #Agriculture #PMKisan #PMKisan20thInstallment @AgriGoI @ChouhanShivraj @mygovindia — PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (@pmkisanofficial) July 29, 2025 The 19th installment of the scheme was disbursed in February 2025. Farmers are advised to ensure they have completed their e-KYC and other required verifications to avoid missing the upcoming installment. Seperately, in a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Agriculture said, 'Land seeding was made mandatory along with Aadhaar-based payment and e-KYC. The benefits of the farmers, who did not complete these mandatory criteria, were stopped. As and when these farmers complete their mandatory requirements, they receive the benefits of the scheme along with their due installments, if any." PM Kisan: How To Complete e-KYC? As the installment is expected to come soon, eligible farmers are required to complete before that to avoid payment failure. e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is mandatory for all PM Kisan beneficiaries. Without it, your name may be dropped from the beneficiary list. As per the scheme's official website, 'eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers." You can complete e-KYC in three simple ways: OTP-based e-KYC, biometric e-KYC, facial authentication. How To Check Your Beneficiary Status What Is The PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world's largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March. The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan? To qualify for the PM Kisan's 20th installment, one must: How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? top videos View all Go to Click on 'New Farmer Registration' Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha Fill in the details, click 'Yes' Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : PM Kisan instalment PM Kisan Samman Nidhi PM Kisan Scheme view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 30, 2025, 06:25 IST News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: PM Modi To Release Next Tranche On August 2 | Check Beneficiary Status Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
24-07-2025
- Business
- News18
10 Government Schemes Every Indian Must Know About
Last Updated: Focusing on India's socio-economic challenges, the Indian government has valuable schemes available for Indian citizens covering a wider section of the society. In a country as diverse as India, it is essential to consider every section of society before devising development plans and welfare strategies. Thankfully, the Indian government regularly introduces valuable schemes that address the socio-economic challenges of the wider population, focusing on education, employment, health, agriculture and women's empowerment. Here are 10 Indian government schemes that every Indian citizen must be aware of. PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2025 Launched in 2023 and updated recently, the PM Vishwakarma Yojana targets traditional artisans and craftsmen like blacksmiths, cobblers, tailors, and carpenters, providing them financial assistance via beneficial loans worth Rs 3 lakhs in two tranches, apart from a 5 per cent interest subsidy, free skill training and incentives. Artisans involved in 18 trades, like sculpting, toy-making, can apply for the scheme through offline and online processes, using the govt's website ( PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana To provide farmers' relief from their initial crop-based struggles, the government's PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana gives eligible crop owners Rs 6,000 in three equal instalments annually. Small and marginalised farmers are eligible for the scheme that has benefitted nearly 12 crore people. Farmers can apply for the scheme using Introduced in 2018 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a health assurance scheme that provides free medical treatment worth Rs 5 lakhs per year to Indian citizens. The eligibility of the scheme is based on the SECC 2011 database. It covers all pre-existing conditions and has benefited over 10 crore poor families. Low-income households can apply for this scheme from the govt's website ( Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs introduced the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in 2015. The scheme aims to provide interest subsidy up to Rs 2.67 lakh on home loans, with assistance given to build or repair homes in rural and urban areas. The yojana especially targets women, SC/ST and EWS families from rural and low-income households. The Indian government has ambitions to provide housing for all by 2025. Families without a pucca house can apply for the scheme from E-Shram Card Yojana Built for unorganised sector workers, the E-Shram Card Yojana was introduced by the government in 2021. The scheme provides accident insurance and welfare benefits to eligible candidates. Under the scheme, all unorganised workers aged 16–59 get Rs 2 lakhs worth of accidental insurance, apart from being integrated into future welfare schemes. You can apply for the E-Shram Card Yojana here: PM Mudra Yojana The Ministry of Finance launched the PM Mudra Yojana in 2015, providing collateral-free business loans up to Rs 10 lakhs to small and micro enterprises. It divides its loans into three categories: up to Rs 50,000 for 'Shishu', Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh for 'Kishor' and Rs 5 lakhs to 10 lakhs for 'Tarun'. The scheme eases the initial struggles of startups, MSMEs, traders and women entrepreneurs. One can apply for the scheme here – The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a long-term savings scheme for parents and working professionals worried about their daughter's education expenses and future welfare, including her marriage. The government offers interest rates up to 8.2 per cent, with additional tax benefits to eligible girl children aged 0-10 years. The maximum investment of 1.5 lakhs can be made in the scheme. Indian citizens can apply for the scheme from post offices and public or private sector banks. Namo Drone Didi Yojana 2025 Launched in 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development's Namo Drone Didi Yojana focuses on empowering rural women who provide agri-drone services. The scheme gives these women drone training and financial assistance worth Rs 8-10 lakhs in drone grant support. The main goal is to promote modern farming and women-led development. Females from SHGs registered under NRLM can apply for this scheme. Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 First introduced in 2016, the Ujjwala Yojana was updated in 2021 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The scheme provides free LPG gas connections to women in households operating below the poverty line. It gives a free gas connection and the first refill to BPL households, apart from a subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2 kg refill. The eligible citizens can apply for the scheme online here top videos View all PM SVANidhi Yojana The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs introduced the PM SVANidhi Yojana in 2020, intending to support street vendors with accessible working capital loans. The scheme gives an initial loan of Rs 10,000. Those who repay their debts on time also become eligible for loans worth up to Rs 50,000. Street vendors identified in urban areas are eligible for this scheme, which can be accessed from the government's website – tags : Business government schemes view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 24, 2025, 10:36 IST News business 10 Government Schemes Every Indian Must Know About Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong criticises Union govt for price hike of fertilisers
Shivamogga: Congress MLA Gopal Krishna Belur on Monday expressed outrage over the Union govt for increasing the prices of fertilisers, ranging from Rs 160 to Rs 180 per bag. He questioned the BJP's intentions, citing their protests against the milk price hike in Karnataka, while remaining silent when the price of fertilisers were increased. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, he said, "Farmers are struggling to cultivate paddy in the state due to the rapid price hike of fertilisers. He questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly supports the agricultural community. Meanwhile, the Youth Congress, Shivamogga unit, strongly condemned the BJP govt's decision to increase chemical and fertiliser prices, which they believe will further burden farmers. They staged a protest in Shivamogga and alleged that the Union govt is giving farmers Rs 6,000 per year as Kisan Samman but collecting double that amount through increased prices of fertilisers and seeds. With farmers already struggling due to uncertain rainfall and crop damage, the price hike will exacerbate their distress. The Youth Congress urged the President to intervene and direct the Union govt to reduce fertiliser prices. If not, they threatened to take the protest to the streets. The memorandum was submitted through the joint director of agriculture in Shivamogga on Monday morning.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress criticises union government for fertiliser price hike, youth congress protests in Shivamogga
File photo SHIVAMOGGA: Congress MLA Gopal Krishna Belur on Monday expressed outrage over the Union govt for hiking fertiliser prices, ranging from Rs 160 to Rs 180 per bag. He questioned the BJP 's intentions, citing their protests against milk price hikes in Karnataka while remaining silent on fertiliser price increases. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, he said that farmers are struggling to cultivate paddy in the state due to the rapid price rises for fertilisers. He questioned whether Prime Minister Modi truly supports the agricultural community. Meanwhile, the Youth Congress, Shivamogga unit, strongly condemned the BJP govt's decision to increase chemical and fertiliser prices, which they believe will further burden farmers. They staged a protest in Shivamogga and alleged that the Union govt is giving farmers Rs 6,000 per year as Kisan Samman but collecting double that amount through increased prices of fertilisers and seeds. With farmers already struggling due to uncertain rainfall and crop damage, the price hike will exacerbate their distress. The Youth Congress urged the President to intervene and direct the Union govt to reduce fertiliser prices. If not, they threatened to take the protest to the streets. The memorandum was submitted through the Joint Director of Agriculture in Shivamogga on Monday morning.
