Guwahati, 29 October (HS): Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that more than 18 lakh farmers in the state would benefit from the next instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release on Friday.

In a social media post, Sarma said the double-engine government had always stood by the farming community. He expressed happiness over the announcement that the Prime Minister would release the next instalment of financial assistance for farmers across the country.

The Chief Minister said that, along with farmers from other parts of India, more than 18 lakh farmers in Assam would receive the financial assistance under the scheme.

The PM-KISAN scheme provides financial support to eligible farmer families across the country. The upcoming instalment is expected to provide further assistance to beneficiaries in Assam and other states.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash