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News18
7 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi To Visit Varanasi, Inaugurate Projects Worth Rs 2,200 Crore: Full Itinerary
The visit is scheduled for August 2, and the Prime Minister will address a public gathering at around 11 AM Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, on Saturday, where he is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 2,200 crore. The projects cover key sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, urban development and cultural preservation. According to an official statement, the visit is scheduled for August 2, and the Prime Minister will address a public gathering at around 11 AM. PM's Schedule For Varanasi Visit The Prime Minister will launch several major infrastructure projects, including the widening and strengthening of the Varanasi-Bhadohi and Chhitauni-Shool Tankeshwar roads. He will also inaugurate a new rail overbridge at Hardattpur to ease traffic congestion on the Mohan Sarai-Adalpura route. Additionally, he will lay the foundation stone for road upgrades in areas such as Dalmandi, Lahartara-Kotwa, Gangapur, and Babatpur, and for new railway overbridges at Level Crossing 22C and Khalispur Yard. To strengthen the region's power infrastructure, projects under the Smart Distribution initiative and the undergrounding of electrical networks—worth over Rs 880 crore—will also be launched. In the tourism and cultural sector, PM Modi will inaugurate redevelopment works at eight riverfront 'kuccha ghats', Kalika Dham, Rangildas Kutiya in Shivpur, and Durgakund. He will lay the foundation stone for the restoration of the Kardameshwar Mahadev temple and Munshi Premchand's ancestral home, which will be turned into a museum. For water conservation, the Prime Minister will oversee the restoration and purification of traditional water bodies such as Ramkund, Mandakini, and Shankuldhara. He will also inaugurate 47 rural drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission. In education, PM Modi will inaugurate upgraded facilities in 53 municipal school buildings and lay the foundation stone for a new district library and upgrades to schools in Jakhini and Lalpur. Healthcare projects include the inauguration of robotic surgery and CT scan facilities at two major cancer hospitals. A new Homoeopathic College and Hospital, along with a dog care centre, will also be set up. As part of his vision for better sports facilities, PM Modi will inaugurate a synthetic hockey turf at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Sports Stadium. He will also launch new infrastructure for law enforcement, including a multipurpose hall for the PAC and barracks for Quick Response Teams. During the event, Modi will release the 20th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring over Rs 20,500 crore to more than 9.7 crore farmers. This will take the total disbursement under the scheme to over Rs 3.9 lakh crore. He will also launch a new registration portal for various youth competitions under the Kashi Sansad Pratiyogita and distribute more than 7,400 assistive aids to beneficiaries. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
18 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
PM Kisan 20th Installment Release Date Officially Announced; Millions Of Farmers To Get Rs 2K In Their Bank Account On...
photoDetails english 2939263 Updated:Jul 31, 2025, 09:37 AM IST PM KISAN 20th Instalment: It's Official, PM Modi To Disburse Money In Aug 1 / 9 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme 20th Instalment: Lakhs of farmers waiting for the 20th Instalment of PM-Kisan scheme have a great news. The farmers will get Rs 2,000 in their bank account this week itself. Government has officially announced the release date of the 20th Instalment of PM Kisan. PM KISAN 20th Instalment Official Release Date 2 / 9 PM Modi will release the 20th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana to more than 9.8 crore farmers across the country during this program on August 2. PM KISAN 20th Instalment: Rs 2K To Be Transferred To Each Eligible Farmer 3 / 9 The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in an official release has said that the next (20th) installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released on August 2 at an event in Varanasi by PM Modi. A high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to review the preparations for the event, which will be led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Varanasi, and to ensure that the benefit reaches the maximum number of farmers. PM KISAN Scheme: Rs 3.69 Lakh Crore Transferred So Far through 19 installments 4 / 9 Since the launch of the PM KISAN scheme in 2019, Rs 3.69 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers' accounts through 19 installments. In the 20th installment, Rs 20,500 crore will be transferred to 9.7 crore farmers. PM Kisan: keep these 5 major things in mind 5 / 9 To avail the benefits of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, farmers should keep these 5 major things in mind 1. Keep your bank account linked with Aadhar card 2. Check your Aadhar seeding with bank account status your DBT option active in your Aadhaar seeded bank account 4. Complete your e-KYC 5. Check your Aadhaar seeding status under 'Know Your Status' module in PM Kisan Portal. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th Instalment: How To check your name in beneficiary list? 6 / 9 -Visit official PM KISAN website Portal - You will see the map of India under Payment Success tab. - On the right hand side, there will be a yellow coloured tab called "Dashboard" - Click on Dashboard - After clicking, you will be taken to a new page - On the Village Dashboard tab, you will have to fill your complete details - Select the state, district, Sub-District and Panchayat - Then click on show button - After this you can choose your details - Click 'Get Report' button - Now you can see your name in the Beneficiaries list PM-KISAN 19th Instalment 7 / 9 The 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) was released in February this year at an event in Bhihar by PM Modi. During the event over 9.8 crore farmers including 2.41 crore female farmers across the country were transferred the 19th instalment Installment of the PM-KISAN Scheme, receiving direct financial assistance exceeding Rs 22,000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). PM-KISAN Launched In 2019 8 / 9 The PM-KISAN scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 by the Prime Minister to supplement the financial needs of land-holding farmers. Under the scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year is transferred in three equal instalments, into the Aadhaar seeded bank accounts of farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. PM-KISAN Exclusions 9 / 9 Those excluded from the PM-KISAN include institutional land holders, farmer families holding constitutional posts, serving or retired officers and employees of State or Central government as well as Public Sector Undetakings and Government Autonomous bodies. Professionals like doctors, engineers and lawyers as well as retired pensioners with a monthly pension of over Rs 10,000 and those who paid income tax in the last assessment year are also not eligible for the benefits.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Kisan 20th instalment date confirmed: PM Modi will send it your bank account on August 2, 2025
Good news for PM Kisan beneficiaries! The 20th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme, amounting to Rs 20,500 crore, will be released on August 2, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse the funds to 9.7 crore farmers during his visit to Varanasi. Eligible farmers must complete their eKYC to receive the benefit. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads PM Kisan Yojana Scheme: When 20th instalment of Rs 2000 will be credited? What is PM Kisan? Only these farmers are eligible to get PM Kisan 20th instalment Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eligibility for PM-Kisan scheme Modes of eKYC for PM Kisan How farmers can check their PM Kisan beneficiary status There is a good news for PM Kisan beneficiaries. The next installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released next month i.e., in August 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse funds during his visit in Varanasi. According to PIB release, PM Modi will visit his constituency Varanasi where he will disburse the next instalment of PM Kisan Samman the launch of the scheme in 2019, Rs 3.69 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers' accounts through 19 installments. In the 20th installment, Rs 20,500 crore will be transferred to 9.7 crore Minister Narendra Modi will release the 20th instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Niddhi for eligible beneficiaries on August 2, 2025 during his visit to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme offers financial support of Rs.6,000 per year to eligible farmers in three equal installments of Rs.2,000. Each instalment is credited directly to the beneficiary account once in every four farmers should note that completing eKYC is compulsory to receive the 20th instalment. Without completing the eKYC they will not receive the next can do it online by visiting and selecting the 'e-KYC' option. They must enter their Aadhaar number, validate it through an OTP, and submit the receive the instalment under the PM-Kisan scheme, a farmer must meet certain eligibility criteria. The applicant must be an Indian citizen and own cultivable land with valid land records. Additionally, the farmer must link their Aadhaar number to their bank account and complete eKYC verification to ensure timely disbursal of the benefit. Farmers who are income tax payers, pensioners, or employed in government/public sector jobs are not eligible for the are following three modes of eKYC available to the farmers of the PM Kisan scheme (i) OTP-based e-KYC (available on PM-Kisan Portal and Mobile App).(ii) Biometric based e-KYC (available at Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Seva Kendra (SSKs))(iii) Face authentication-based e-KYC (available on PM Kisan Mobile app which is used by millions of farmers).Step 1: Visit the official PM Kisan 2: Access the Beneficiary Status 3: Click on "Beneficiary Status"Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar Number or Account 5: Click on "Get Data"Step 6: View Beneficiary 7: Check for Payment beneficiary status will be shown on the screen when the system processes
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kiren Rijiju urges Opposition to drop "cheap politics" after PM Modi's speech on Operation Sindoor
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday urged the Opposition to abandon what he termed as "cheap politics" following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor , stating that the Prime Minister had categorically outlined the government's stand. While speaking to ANI, Kiren Rijiju said, "... Prime Minister explained every aspect categorically and expressed the stand of the government very clearly... After the Prime Minister's speech today, I think that even the opposition will leave behind their cheap politics and support him and the nation..." Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Design Thinking Digital Marketing MCA Product Management Operations Management Data Science Cybersecurity Others Technology Artificial Intelligence Management Degree Project Management Public Policy others PGDM healthcare Finance Data Analytics Healthcare CXO Data Science MBA Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Taking a swipe at the Congress , the Minister said, "Even if after the Prime Minister's speech, they have any questions, I cannot say anything. I can only pity them... The narrative set by Congress, and what is going on in Pakistan , is very similar..." Meanwhile, several BJP MPs, including Mayank Nayak, Maya Naroliya and Mahima Kumari Mewar, lauded the Prime Minister's address, asserting that it had effectively countered all allegations raised by the Opposition regarding Operation Sindoor. BJP MP Mayank Nayak said, "All baseless allegations levelled by the Opposition regarding Operation Sindoor were given a categorical reply by the PM today. The world style of previous Govts and PM Modi's 'goli ke saamne gola' style - speaking the language which the enemy nation understands, they have given a reply. Operation Sindoor has been fought unitedly by the citizens and jawans of the country." Live Events He added, "PM has explained everything in the Lok Sabha today. He also said that there was no pressure on him to stop the war, that he did not get any phone saw through the disinformation being spread by the Opposition. PM clarified everything in Lok Sabha..." BJP MP Maya Naroliya said the farsightedness of PM Modi and the response given to Pakistan is now known to the entire country. "The entire country is standing with the Indian armed forces . PM Modi told the story of Operation Sindoor to the House, the Opposition and even the entire country. Operation Sindoor avenged the killing of people in Pahalgam. The credit for the success of Operation Sindoor goes to our Armed Forces and brave jawans. The farsightedness of PM Modi and the befitting reply to Pakistan - the entire nation knows about it... I urge the Opposition MPs to stand united with the country..." she said. She further added, "Congress has no solid have just one issue, scream and try to prove your words true..." BJP MP Mahima Kumari Mewar also praised the Prime Minister's speech, stating, "...PM Modi, EAM, Home Minister and Defence Minister replied to all the questions very well and explained everything in detail...I think the whole of India, be it the ruling side or the Opposition, should stand together and think about the security of the people of India. I think our armed forces acted strongly and gave a befitting reply. All the questions that were answered were replied to..." Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, said that the Indian Armed Forces avenged the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in 22 minutes through Operation Sindoor by destroying terror launch pads in "different corners of Pakistan." Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister described the ongoing Parliament session as a " Vijay Utsav " (victory celebration) celebrating India's military strength and national unity after the success of the armed forces. He further said that the Indian Armed Forces were given a free hand to take their own decisions when the conflict with Pakistan escalated in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor on May 7.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Modi calls Male ‘true friend' of New Delhi at Maldives Independence Day celebrations
PM Modi also met former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed and highlighted his role as a strong advocate for deepening the India-Maldives friendship. Upon meeting the Speaker, PM Modi in a post on X wrote, 'Met Mr. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People's Majlis. Talked about the deep-rooted India-Maldives friendship, including the close relationship between our respective Parliaments. The formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis is a welcome step for bilateral ties. India remains committed to supporting capacity building in the Maldives.' Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla and former President Mohamed Nasheed, on Saturday, on the second day of his visit to the Maldives. He welcomed the formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis and underscored how Maldives will always be a valued pillar of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Mahasagar vision. PM said, 'Met the former President of Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed. He has always been a strong advocate of a deeper India-Maldives friendship. Spoke about how the Maldives will always be a valued pillar of our 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the Mahasagar vision. India will keep supporting Maldives through capacity building and developmental cooperation.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also met the Vice President of the Maldives, Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Saturday. He stated that the leaders discussed the key pillars of India-Maldives friendship, such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and climate change. PM Modi is in the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He is the guest of honour for the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the country. On Friday, while speaking at the banquet hosted in his honour, PM Modi emphasised the depth of the bilateral relationship. He said, 'India-Maldives relations are centuries old. We are neighbours, partners and true friends who stand together in times of need. Maldives holds a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy… This is not just diplomacy but a relation of deep affinity.' President Mohamed Muizzu praised PM Modi's leadership and reaffirmed the strong ties between India and the Maldives. 'India has long stood as the Maldives's closest and most trusted partner. Our collaboration spans a wide range of areas, from security and trade to healthcare, education and beyond, touching the everyday lives of our citizens,' Muizzu said. On Friday, during a special press briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had remarked, 'This very timely and productive visit has provided an opportunity to both countries and both leaders to review our very close cooperation and to continue to build further on it. The two sides reviewed the joint vision for the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, and as a result of the discussions today, arrived at the conclusion that we should continue to implement various elements of this vision, and explore newer avenues to collaborate further between the two sides.' India and the Maldives exchanged eight key agreements on Friday covering a wide range of sectors, including a Line of Credit, debt repayment, fisheries, digital transformation, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Bullying Maldives is India's latest gladiator sport. It's not how strong nations behave
