JAMMU: The Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Jammu is organizing a live streaming programme in connection with the release of the 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the programme, more than ₹18,640 crore will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmers across the country.
The programme will be held on March 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm and will be telecast live from the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Centre. In this regard, arrangements have been made for farmers to witness the live telecast at KVK, Chatha Jammu and Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu.
Meanwhile, the Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta has directed the Chief Agriculture Officers to ensure the organization of live streaming programmes in all districts. He further instructed that the programme should be arranged for farmers from the sub-divisional level down to the Panchayat level, with the active involvement of field officers, so that maximum participation of farmers is ensured and awareness about the scheme reaches the grassroots level.
The department has urged farmers and stakeholders to participate in the programme and witness the landmark initiative aimed at strengthening income support for farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, which continues to play a vital role in providing financial assistance to farmers across the country.


