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News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
PM Kisan 20th Installment Soon: Check Beneficiary Status, Eligibility, Application Process, E-KYC
Last Updated: The central government is likely to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, a direct income support scheme for farmers, in June 2025. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date, Beneficiary Status: The central government is likely to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, a direct income support scheme for farmers, in June 2025. With the 19th installment disbursed in February this year, over 9.8 crore farmers, including 2.4 crore women, have already benefited from this flagship initiative. What is PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme offers Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers. The amount is transferred in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 every four months — April-July, August-November, and December-March — via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It is now considered the world's largest DBT-based income support programme for farmers. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date The 20th installment is expected in June 2025, though the exact release date and location of the event by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are yet to be announced. Farmers are urged to complete necessary formalities like e-KYC to ensure timely credit of funds. Who Is Eligible? To receive the 20th installment, farmers must: As per the PM-KISAN portal, 'e-KYC is MANDATORY for PM-KISAN registered farmers." There are two ways to complete e-KYC — OTP-based eKYC via and biometric-based eKYC at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). How To Check Beneficiary Status? How To Check Name in Beneficiary List? How To Apply for PM Kisan Scheme? Helpline numbers for queries are 155261 and 011-24300606. First Published: News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Soon: Check Beneficiary Status, Eligibility, Application Process, E-KYC
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Karnataka to launch Kusum-C solar scheme on June 11
BENGALURU: The state government is taking steps to increase solar power generation, and will inaugurate the implementation of Kusum-C scheme at Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur on June 11. The Kusum-C is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. It enables solarising existing grid-connected agricultural pumps, and aims to reduce farmers' reliance on electricity and generate additional income through selling excess solar power to power distribution companies. It supports both individual pump-level solarisation and feeder-level solarisation, where a single solar power plant powers multiple pumps. Admitting to hiccups in procuring private land to instal solar panels, Energy Minister KJ George said wherever government land is available, panels are being installed. All deputy commissioners have been directed to find land and start work. Panchayats will also be able to use the land available for utility works, he added.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chirag to entrepreneurs: Invest in Bihar, assure you best support
Patna: Union food processing industries dept minister Chirag Paswan on Monday urged the national and international entrepreneurs to invest in Bihar and assured them best of facilities with good air, road and rail connectivity, including a dry port at Bihta. He urged them to explore large-scale procurement of rice, spices, makhana, and fruits from the state. Addressing the 70 buyers representing 20 countries, including six global retail chains from Germany, Japan and the UAE, alongside 50 domestic and 20 institutional buyers at the inaugural session of the two-day International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Patna, Chirag said Bihar is to play an important role in PM Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047' and India becoming a global food basket. Significantly, 12 companies participating in the meet announced procurement commitments for rice, pulses, spices, fruits, vegetables, and makhana from Bihar. Chirag also highlighted the fact that Bihar benefited the most from Pradhan Mantri formalisation of micro food processing enterprises (PMFME). "In FY 2024-25, my ministry has sanctioned a record 10,270 loans worth Rs 624.42 crore under the PMFME scheme to micro food processing units in Bihar, which is the highest for any state in the country," he said. "The recently announced NIFTEM in Bihar will carry forward our legacy to become a modern-day centre of excellence," he said. He also launched a report titled 'Strategies to boost India's makhana exports'. Addressing the meet, deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha said the state govt, through its agriculture map, was trying to make the state farmers not only producers, but also entrepreneurs. State's industries minister Nitish Mishra said, "Bihar has the potential to become the growth engine of East India." He mentioned the mega food park at Muzaffarpur and encouraged investors to leverage Bihar's industrial infrastructure as the govt is ready to provide proactive allotment of land within seven days through the single window clearance system. Mihir Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary (state industries dept), and Minhaj Alam, additional secretary, MoFPI, also stressed upon the need to increase the level of food processing in the state. Abhishek Dev, chairman of APEDA, emphasised that initiatives such as the launch of 'Tracenet 2.0' in 2025 for traceability of organic and GI-tagged products would further enhance credibility and export readiness of Indian produce.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Union min flags off housing drive under ‘Mor Awas Mor Adhikar' in CG
Raipur: Union Minister for agriculture, farmers welfare, and rural development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan , during his visit to Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, reviewed the implementation of central govt schemes. He will participate in a flagship housing programme for rural beneficiaries under Mor Awas Mor Adhikar (My Home, My Right) event in Ambikapur and hand over keys to 51,000 newly constructed homes to the beneficiaries. Speaking to reporters in Raipur on Tuesday, Union Minister Shivraj Singh reflected on the progress of central schemes in Chhattisgarh and criticized the previous government for its failure to implement key housing initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana ( PMAY )."You may remember the 'Mor Awas Mor Adhikar' movement that began under the previous govt. Despite recommendations from their own Panchayat and Rural Development Minister, the then Chief Minister did not allocate the PMAY funds," Chouhan said that although Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sanctioned the funds, the state govt failed to utilize them, resulting in millions of eligible beneficiaries being deprived of housing. "Denying a home to the poor is nothing short of a sin," he the BJP's commitment, he said, "We had pledged that once our govt is formed, every eligible beneficiary would receive a home—and today, I am satisfied that under the Prime Minister's leadership, we have fulfilled that promise."He praised the Chhattisgarh govt for speeding up housing construction and added that 32,000 homes have also been allotted under the PM Janman scheme, aimed at especially vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).For surrendered Naxalites, 15,000 homes have been sanctioned and construction has also said that the incomplete houses from the former state govt's Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana are now being completed.A fresh housing survey has been launched to identify those left out, with physical verification underway to ensure inclusion. "My only desire is that the farmers of Chhattisgarh progress even further. A developed Chhattisgarh is essential for building a developed India," the Minister concluded.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tripura plans to illuminate homes of 80,000 families with solar power
1 2 Agartala: The Tripura administration has initiated a project to establish solar plants with 100 megawatts capacity, aiming to supply electricity to 80,000 economically disadvantaged families who use less than 100 units per month. Power minister Ratan Lal Nath indicated that this step aligns with the Prime Minister's vision to transition from traditional to renewable energy sources. The minister announced plans to implement solar power systems across all government establishments in the state, demonstrating leadership in sustainable infrastructure development. Under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana , 266 households have received solar power connections, marking a significant achievement in India's renewable energy objectives. "At the beginning of the state's ambitious mission to install solar power systems in 50,000 households by March 2027, Tripura achieved an impressive target of becoming self-reliant in the power sector by six months," Nath said. He added that the Surya Ghar Yojana, a central government programme, strives to provide widespread access to clean energy while reducing reliance on conventional sources. He noted that 13,536 households in Tripura have registered online for the scheme. "The Surya Ghar scheme is a game-changer, enabling households to generate their electricity, save on bills, and even earn income by supplying surplus power to the grid," Nath said. He added that 184 consumers have received govt subsidies for solar installation, with 15 banks providing loans totalling Rs 1.75 crore. According to the minister, residential consumers can install solar systems up to 10 kilowatts, with subsidies covering up to 3 kilowatts. Housing complexes and residential associations are eligible for installations up to 500 kilowatts, receiving Rs 19,800 per kilowatt in subsidies.
