Jaipur, March 13: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Friday that farmers are the soul of the nation. He stated that in recognition of their contributions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transferred the 22nd installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to the accounts of millions of farmer families.
CM Sharma highlighted that over 6.67 million farmers in rajasthan have received a total of more than ₹1,355 crores. He confirmed that the state government stands firmly with farmers in all circumstances. Sharma claimed that farmers have always been a top priority for PM Modi, and under his leadership, a new approach to farmer-related policies has emerged in recent years.
He emphasized that farmers are now recognized as the true strength of the nation. Sharma further stated that the Prime Minister is firmly committed to ensuring the prosperity of farmers, with several schemes implemented towards this goal, including the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi as a key initiative.
The Chief Minister assured that the state government is working with unwavering commitment to protect farmers’ interests and ensure their welfare. The state has also implemented the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, under which eligible farmers receive an additional ₹3,000 annually from the state government. He added that the government is committed to gradually increasing this amount to ₹12,000.
Under the crop insurance scheme, compensation for crop damage is being provided at higher rates compared to the previous government. So far, ₹6,473 crores in insurance claims have been distributed across the state under this scheme.
Keeping farmers’ welfare paramount, the state government has allocated ₹1,19,408 crores for agriculture in the 2026-27 budget, reflecting a historic 34 percent increase compared to the last budget of the previous government (2023-24).
Additionally, under the Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashudhan Bima Yojana, free insurance policies have been issued for over 1.6 million animals, with claims being settled regularly. Furthermore, 536 mobile veterinary units are providing services across villages in the state.