Coimbatore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit here on November 19, and also release over Rs 18,000 crore monetary support to farmers on the occasion.
The 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN, which will be released, will support 9 crore farmers across the country.
Each eligible farmer will receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments credited directly into the bank accounts.
“The summit brings together many farmers, researchers, and innovators working in this field. The emphasis on sustainable, eco-friendly, and chemical-free agriculture practices is indeed commendable,” the PM said in a post on the social media platform ‘X.’
He further said that the event was important as the 21st instalment of
PM-Kisan will be released to the “hardworking farmers across the country.”
The summit also aims to accelerate the shift towards natural and regenerative farming as a viable, climate-smart and economically sustainable model for India’s agricultural future.
“The summit will also focus on creating market linkages for farmer-producer organisations and rural entrepreneurs, while showcasing innovations in organic inputs, agro-processing, eco-friendly packaging, and indigenous technologies,” a release said.
Over 50,000 farmers, natural farming practitioners, scientists, organic input suppliers, sellers, and stakeholders from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh will participate in the summit.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu BJP leaders and cadres have planned a rousing reception for Modi immediately upon his arrival.
The Prime Minister will arrive at the Textile Capital of South India at 1.30 pm from Andhra Pradesh after taking part in the centenary
Celebrations of late spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi.
As part of the celebrations, the Prime Minister is expected to release a commemorative coin and a special set of postal stamps honouring the life, teachings and the legacy of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The centenary celebrations, organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) and Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, have been underway with extensive preparations for nearly a year.