Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also release the sixth instalment of funds of Rs 17,000 crore to 8.5 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 9 will launch a financing facility of Rs 1 lakh crore under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
The prime minister will also release the sixth instalment of funds of Rs 17,000 crore to 8.5 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. The scheme has been instrumental in supporting farmers during the novel coronavirus pandemic, PM Modi said in a tweet.
In a series of tweets on August 9, PM Modi extended his greeting to the people, especially the farming community, on the occasion of 'Balram jayanti', 'Hal Chhath' and 'Dau janmotsav'
Hal chhath is a festival dedicated to Balaram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna.
(With input from PTI)First Published on Aug 9, 2020 08:35 am
