{"id":2864,"date":"2026-06-20T23:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T17:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=2864"},"modified":"2026-06-20T23:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T17:46:52","slug":"chhattisgarh-cm-vishnudeo-sai-links-rural-growth-to-national-prosperity-at-pm-kisan-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=2864","title":{"rendered":"Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudeo Sai links rural growth to national prosperity at PM-KISAN event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"2865\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CM-12-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CM-12-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CM-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CM-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CM-12-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CM-12.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Raipur, June 20 : <\/strong>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai on Saturday said the economic empowerment of farmers is the strongest foundation for a developed nation and a progressive state. He was speaking during a virtual programme from Jashpur district to mark the nationwide release of the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prime Minister rolled out the instalment from Tarakeswar in Hooghly district, West Bengal, transferring over \u20b918,880 crore directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank accounts of more than 9.44 crore eligible farmers across the country. The release includes a major infusion of over \u20b9490 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 24 lakh farmer families in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Minister Sai joined the national broadcast virtually from Swami Atmanand Excellent English Medium School at Saliyatoli in Kunkuri. He noted that under the Union government&#8217;s leadership, small and marginal farmers have gained greater economic security, institutional confidence, and dignity, making the PM-KISAN scheme one of the most successful financial assistance initiatives in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The state government is prioritizing farmers&#8217; welfare by promoting modern agricultural technologies, expanding irrigation facilities, and enhancing market access to drive sustainable income growth&#8221; saidSai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief Minister highlighted that the state&#8217;s ultimate objective extends beyond supporting conventional agricultural production. The administration aims to actively connect farmers with agri-entrepreneurship and value-based farming systems to secure long-term economic stability in rural zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farmers attending the Kunkuri event expressed satisfaction with the timely arrival of funds at the onset of the Kharif sowing season. Several beneficiaries noted that the direct cash transfers would immediately help them purchase high-quality seeds, fertilisers, and other critical agricultural inputs without financial strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virtual programme was attended by several public representatives, including Pathalgaon MLA and Surguja Tribal Development Authority Vice-Chairperson Gomati Sai, Jashpur MLA Raymuni Bhagat, and Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Chairman Rampratap Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chhattisgarh State Antyavasayi Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Chairman Surendra Kumar Basera, Zila Panchayat President Salik Sai, and Zila Panchayat Vice-President Shaurya Pratap Singh Judev were also present alongside senior district officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raipur, June 20 : Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai on Saturday said the economic empowerment of farmers is the strongest foundation for a developed nation and a progressive state. 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