Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Attends PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas Programme

Raipur, 30 October 2026/Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas programme at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium on the premises of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Raipur on Friday.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas programme in Banaskantha, Gujarat, on Friday. On the occasion, he transferred over Rs. 18,690 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.34 crore farmers across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), as the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the country’s farmers are the strongest foundation for realising the goal of a developed India. This goal cannot be achieved without farmers’ prosperity, self-reliance and financial strength. The Central Government is continuously working to increase farmers’ income, reduce cultivation costs and connect agriculture with modern technology and scientific research. He said that unprecedented work has been undertaken over the past 12 years to provide farmers with financial security, increase agricultural production and strengthen the rural economy. The country’s agricultural budget is now five times its level in 2013–14.

Addressing the programme, CM said that the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has understood farmers’ needs and taken several far-reaching decisions in their interests. Describing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana as a strong example, he said that the financial assistance provided under the scheme is helping farmers meet their agricultural needs.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that PM-KISAN is an important scheme providing regular financial assistance to help farmers meet their agricultural needs. Small and marginal farmers, in particular, are receiving financial support through the scheme.

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Over 24.59 Lakh Farmers in Chhattisgarh Receive Rs. 498.48 Crore: Chief Minister Shri Sai

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that Rs. 498.48 crore has been transferred to the bank accounts of 24,59,707 farmers in Chhattisgarh under the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN. This has provided financial assistance to lakhs of farming families in the state to meet their agricultural needs.

The Chief Minister said that farmers in Chhattisgarh have received over Rs. 11,776.50 crore through 24 instalments under the scheme so far. The amount has been transferred directly into their bank accounts, making the distribution of assistance transparent and convenient.

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Chief Minister Shri Sai said that timely financial assistance for seeds, manure, fertilisers and other agricultural requirements is extremely important. PM-KISAN was launched with these needs in mind. The scheme is helping small and marginal farmers, in particular, carry out their agricultural activities.

The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken a far-sighted initiative to strengthen farmers financially by recognising even their smallest needs. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister on behalf of all farming families in Chhattisgarh.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that farmers’ prosperity would strengthen the rural economy. Rising agricultural incomes, better facilities and wider access to modern technology would play an important role in realising the goals of a developed Chhattisgarh and a developed India.

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State Government Stands Firmly with Farmers Affected by Natural Disasters

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that protecting farmers’ interests is an important responsibility of the state government. The government has taken crop damage caused by Cyclone ‘Arnab’ in various parts of the state seriously. All district Collectors have been directed to immediately conduct crop damage surveys to ensure timely relief for affected farmers.

The Chief Minister said that, based on the surveys, the affected farmers would receive financial assistance in accordance with the provisions of RBC 6-4 and the prescribed norms. District administrations have been directed to take the necessary action on priority.

He said that the state government stands firmly with every affected farmer during this challenging period of natural disaster. Every effort would be made to provide relief and assistance to protect farmers’ hard work and interests.

Paddy Procurement to Begin on 15 November; 360 New Procurement Centres to Open for Farmers

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that the Chhattisgarh Government is committed to increasing farmers’ income and ensuring a fair price for their produce. Arrangements have been made to procure up to 21 quintals of paddy per acre from farmers at Rs. 3,100 per quintal. This is among the highest paddy procurement rates in the country.

The Chief Minister said that paddy procurement for the Kharif Marketing Year 2026–27 would begin in the state on 15 November. The state government is establishing 360 new paddy procurement centres to reduce the distance farmers need to travel to sell their produce and provide them with better facilities at procurement centres.

He said that the new centres would make it easier for farmers to sell their produce. Necessary arrangements are being made to ensure a more convenient, transparent and orderly paddy procurement process.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is working to ensure that no farmer faces unnecessary difficulties in selling paddy. Farmers’ convenience, fair returns for their hard work and timely payments are among the government’s priorities.

Irrigation, Modern Farming and Alternative Sources of Income Being Promoted

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that making farming more profitable is essential for a sustained increase in farmers’ income. With this objective, the state government is paying special attention to expanding irrigation facilities, promoting modern agricultural technology and developing new opportunities for agriculture-based livelihoods.

He said that activities such as organic farming, natural farming, horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries are being encouraged alongside traditional farming. These activities would provide farmers with additional sources of income and strengthen the rural economy.

The Chief Minister urged farmers to make the best possible use of the government’s various farmer-friendly schemes and adopt modern and profitable agricultural practices.

Addressing the programme, Revenue Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma said that the Chhattisgarh Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, is working to make farmers financially stronger and self-reliant.

He said that arrangements to procure paddy from farmers at Rs. 3,100 per quintal are an important example of the state government’s farmer-friendly policies. Ensuring a fair price for farmers’ produce is strengthening the rural economy.

Revenue Minister Shri Verma said that the state government is providing annual financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 to eligible landless agricultural labourer families under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomihin Krishi Mazdoor Kalyan Yojana. This is providing financial support to these families.

He said that the coordinated efforts of the Central and State Governments are providing farmers with financial assistance, agricultural resources and better facilities.

Skill Development Minister Shri Guru Khushwant Saheb said that the benefits of farmers’ welfare schemes being implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi are reaching eligible beneficiaries directly and transparently. He said that eligible farmers receive annual financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 through DBT under PM-KISAN. This is helping them meet their agricultural needs.

Minister Shri Guru Khushwant Saheb said that the Chhattisgarh Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, is working to increase farmers’ income and modernise agriculture. He said that crop diversification would create new income opportunities for farmers, make agriculture more profitable and strengthen the rural economy.

Chairperson Smt. Savita Chandrakar; Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Seed Development Corporation Shri Chandrahas Chandrakar; Zila Panchayat President Shri Naveen Kumar Agrawal; Chairperson Guru Saurabh Saheb; Agriculture Secretary Shri Siddharth Komal Pardeshi; Director of Agriculture Shri Rahul Deo; Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh State Seed and Agriculture Development Corporation Shri Ajay Agrawal; and Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Dr Girish Chandel attended the programme, along with agricultural experts, departmental officials, public representatives and a large number of farmers.