PM Modi releases PM-KISAN payment to 9.34 crore farmers
In short
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment on Friday.
More than Rs 18,690 crore went to over 9.34 crore farmers across India, including 35.38 lakh people in Odisha. The report says flood-hit farmers may get more help, but it does not give details.
What the reporting says
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received financial assistance as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined virtually from Bhubaneswar. The reporting also says Majhi referred to recent flood-related crop losses, but it does not state the size of those losses or any further relief terms.
Why it matters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment on Friday, sending over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received support, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joining virtually from Bhubaneswar. The event delivers direct income support, while the report also notes flood-related crop losses in Odisha but does not quantify the damage or any extra package.