PM addresses Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Releases 17th instalment of PM KISAN amounting to more than ₹20,000 crores

• The Prime Minister, addressed the Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh today and released the 17th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers.

About the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP):

• The Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP) is a joint initiative led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Rural Development.
• It aims to enhance the skills and contributions of rural women in agricultural activities and related businesses.
• Training and Certification: KSCP focuses on training rural women, termed Krishi Sakhis, as Para-extension Workers. These women undergo comprehensive training for 56 days, covering various aspects such as soil health, integrated farming systems, livestock management, and agroecological practices.
• Extension of 'Lakhpati Didi' Programme: KSCP is an extension of the government's ambitious 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative, which aims to empower women by creating opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.
• The programme aligns with the goal of elevating rural women to the status of proficient para-extension workers.

PRELIMS TAKEAWAY

• 'Lakhpati Didi' Programme