PM Kisan-Annadata Sukhibhava Programme to Benefit 18,573 Farmers in Vizag

The PM Kisan-Annadata Sukhibhava program will benefit 18,573 farmers in Visakhapatnam, with ₹12,906 crore released in the first phase. The program aims to provide welfare and development schemes to farmers, with the State government adding ₹14,000 to the Centre's ₹6,000 PM Kisan funds, making it a combined annual support of ₹20,000 for farmers. The program is seen as a historic milestone in achieving 'Swarna Andhra' under the Vision 2047 roadmap.

Visakhapatnam, India — The PM Kisan-Annadata Sukhibhava program has been launched in Visakhapatnam, benefiting 18,573 farmers with a substantial release of ₹12,906 crore in the first phase [1]. The initiative, aimed at providing welfare and development schemes to farmers, is a significant step towards achieving 'Swarna Andhra' under the Vision 2047 roadmap.

The State government has added ₹14,000 to the Centre's ₹6,000 PM Kisan funds, resulting in a combined annual support of ₹20,000 for each farmer. This enhanced support is seen as a historic milestone, marking a significant improvement in farmer welfare.

The launch of the program was held at Gajuwaka, with the Social Welfare Minister, Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, emphasizing the effective implementation of welfare schemes in line with the Vision 2047 roadmap [1]. The program has received praise from various political figures, including AP TDP president Palla Srinivasa Rao and North constituency MLA Vishnukumar Raju, who lauded the coalition government's efforts in fulfilling its promises [1].

The PM Kisan-Annadata Sukhibhava program is part of a broader national initiative to support farmers, with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighting the disbursement of Rs 20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers under the Kisan Samman Nidhi [2]. This substantial financial support is a testament to the government's commitment to farmer welfare, ensuring that the agricultural sector remains robust and sustainable.

The launch of the PM Kisan-Annadata Sukhibhava program in Visakhapatnam is a significant step forward in the State's efforts to transform its agricultural sector. By providing direct financial support to farmers, the program aims to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the overall economic growth of the region.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/over-18k-farmer-to-benefit-from-pm-kisan-annadata-sukhibhava-in-vizag/article69887712.ece
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/shah-praises-20-500-crore-pm-kisan-release-calls-it-farmer-friendly-125080201127_1.html