Agartala, Oct 05: Prime Minister Narendra Modi release of the 18th installment of the PM-Kisan, benefiting the farmers across the country, including Tripura.

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who virtually joined the event from the State Agricultural Research Centre, A.D. Nagar, said the state’s farmers would receive around Rs 47.68 crore as the 18th installment.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said, “We have created a Unified Farmers Database with 3.3 lakh farmers already uploaded to the portal. Now, everything must be digitized, including the registration of farmers, real-time crop surveys, and linking of land records. We have also decided to set up two Centres of Excellence at Lembuchara and Birchandra Manu for the scientific cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as well as to supply the best quality planting materials.”

Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, around 13.89 lakh farmers are covered in Tripura. Additionally, the state government has launched the Mukhya Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, benefiting another 3.81 lakh farmers, the Chief Minister said.

He also highlighted various initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the welfare of farmers and Agriculture sector.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA Mina Rani Sarkar and officials concerned.