Agricultural Department Faces Challenges in Farmer Identification and Crop Guidance in Tiruppur District Tiruppur district, which is experiencing significant agricultural activity during the southwest monsoon season, has seen widespread sowing of crops such as maize, jowar, jute, groundnut, and small onion. The agricultural and horticulture department is tasked with ensuring farmers receive essential services, including crop management guidance, awareness about modern technologies, quality seeds, and fertilizer distribution. Field staff are primarily responsible for implementing these initiatives. The department has been conducting a campaign to assign unique identification numbers to farmers to ensure they can access government subsidies, such as central and state agricultural schemes and the "PM Kisan" financial assistance program. Over the past year, the initiative has made substantial progress, with 97% of the 1.03 lakh farmers in the district already registered. However, officials have emphasized the need to locate the remaining 3% of farmers who have not yet received their unique IDs. Farmers who have not obtained the identification numbers are described as large-scale cultivators who own extensive land. These individuals reportedly do not require government subsidies or benefits, leading to a lack of interest in the registration process. Field staff have expressed concerns that tracking these farmers poses a significant challenge, as they are less likely to engage with the program. The delay in completing the identification process has impacted the ability of agricultural officers to provide comprehensive guidance on monsoon season crop sowing and fertilizer distribution.#monsoon_season #pm_kisan #agricultural_and_horticulture_department #tiruppur_district #crop_sowing
PM Kisan 22nd Installment Delay: Farmers Await ₹2,000 Payments The 22nd installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme has faced delays, with farmers still waiting for their ₹2,000 payments. While officials suggest the funds could reach beneficiaries by the end of the following week, no official confirmation has been released yet. Earlier hopes of receiving the money during the Holi festival in March have not materialized, leaving farmers in anticipation. The PM Kisan scheme, launched on February 24, 2019, provides ₹6,000 annually to farmers in three installments, with payments directly transferred to their bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The scheme is designed to support agricultural households, with each installment released every four months. However, delays in the 22nd installment have raised concerns among beneficiaries. The 21st installment was released on November 19, 2023, with farmers receiving their ₹2,000 share. Since then, the 22nd installment has been delayed, prompting questions about the timeline. Officials have indicated that the government is working to finalize the release, with expectations that the funds will be disbursed by the end of the next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam on March 13 has added to the speculation. The trip, which includes the inauguration of development projects, is seen as a potential opportunity to announce the 22nd installment. However, no official announcement has been made yet, and farmers continue to await clarity. Farmers can check the status of their payments through the official PM Kisan portal or by contacting their local authorities. The scheme’s transparency and timely disbursement are crucial for rural livelihoods, and any further delays could impact the financial stability of participating households.#assam #narendra_moddi #direct_benefit_transfer #pm_kisan #pm_kisan_scheme
