GENERAL18 Sept 2026
Centre, states must work together for farmers welfare: Shivraj Chouhan
The Centre has promised full support to states to raise farmers' welfare and income. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told southern state agriculture ministers that every farmer should get a Kisan Credit Card, a farm loan card. Cards will first go to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries, giving them cheaper loans. States will also build farm roadmaps with ICAR help.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre will cooperate fully with states to improve farmers' welfare and increase their income.
- He stressed that every farmer should have a Kisan Credit Card, which can initially be issued to Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries so they get loans at affordable interest rates.
- He said ICAR and other agricultural institutes are ready to help states prepare an agriculture roadmap as per agro-climatic conditions, and district-wise contingency plans are ready for the El Nino impact.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a farmer, or advise farmer clients, ask your bank or local agriculture office whether a Kisan Credit Card application can be made, especially if you receive PM-KISAN benefits. Please treat this as a general pointer and confirm your eligibility with the bank or office before applying.
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