ЁЯЪЬ Maharashtra Govt Disburses тВ╣1,892 Crore to Farmers Under Namo Shetkari Yojana
Mumbai тАУ The Maharashtra government on Tuesday released the seventh instalment of the Namo Shetkari Mahasamman Nidhi Yojana, disbursing тВ╣1,892.61 crore to 91.65 lakh farmers across the state.
The announcement was made at a special programme held at the Cabinet Hall in Mantralaya, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis formally initiated the disbursement.
ЁЯСитАНЁЯМ╛ Scheme Benefits
Modelled on the CentreтАЩs Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana, the state scheme aims to provide direct financial assistance to farmers.
Eligible farmers receive an additional тВ╣6,000 per year from the Maharashtra government.
Combined with the CentreтАЩs тВ╣6,000 annual support, beneficiaries receive a total of тВ╣12,000 annually to strengthen their agricultural livelihoods.
ЁЯПЫя╕П Leaders Present at the Event
The programme was attended by top state leaders, including:
Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar
Agriculture Minister Dattatreya Bharane
Cabinet members and Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar
ЁЯМ▒ Boost for Farmer Welfare
Officials stated that the scheme continues to ease financial burdens on farmers, enabling them to invest in seeds, fertilizers, and farm improvements. With the seventh instalment, the Maharashtra government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting rural communities and strengthening agricultural growth.
