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18/10/22 06:46 AM IST

PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

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  • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi recently. 
About PMSK 
  •  A total of 600 Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PMKSK) under the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
  • PMKSK will cater to a wide variety of farmer needs and provide agri-inputs like fertilizers, seeds, implements; testing facilities for soil, seeds, fertilisers; generate awareness among farmers; provide information regarding various government schemes and ensure regular capacity building of retailers at block/ district level outlets.
  • More than 3.3 lakh retail fertiliser shops in the country are planned to be converted into PMKSK in a phased manner.
  • These will be centres where farmers can buy not only fertilisers and seeds but also implement soil testing and avail useful information about farming techniques.
  •  The PM will also inaugurate the Agri Startup Conclave and Exhibition in which about 300 startups will showcase their innovation in farming techniques.
  • An e-magazine called 'Indian Edge' with a focus on fertilisers will be launched during the event. It will provide information on domestic and international fertiliser scenarios, including recent developments, price trends analysis, availability and consumption, and success stories of farmers, among others.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana
  • The Scheme also known as One Nation One Fertiliser scheme.
  • Under the scheme, Prime Minister will launch Bharat Urea Bags, which will help companies market fertilisers under the single brand name ‘Bharat’.
Source- PIB 

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