24th February 2019, New Delhi
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi arranged the Live webcast/telecast of inauguration of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji at Dr. B. P. Pal Auditorium today.
Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister of External Affairs and Shri Vijay Goel, Union Minister of State for Statistics and Program Implementation were present on the occasion.
Before the onset of webcast/telecast Smt. Swaraj addressed the gathering. She highlighted the PM-KISAN scheme and other welfare schemes of the Government of India for the farmers and role of ICAR for the upliftment of farming community of the nation. She applauded the contribution of the agricultural scientists and the farmers for achieving food security and transforming the country from food importer to food exporter.
Shri Goel appreciated the policies and efforts of the government for improving the quality of life of farmers. Both “Man Ki Baat” and inaugural address of Honourable Prime Minster of India were shown live in the auditorium. More than 350 farmers from NCR region were present during the programme.
Earlier, Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR delivered the welcome address.
Dr. A. K. Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension) & Director, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi proposed vote of thanks to the guests and the farmers.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi)
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