Itanagar, Feb 24 (PTI) Farmers in Arunachal Pradesh are set to receive Rs 226.46 crore under the 19th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN), officials said.

Under the 19th installment, around Rs 22,000 crore will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers nationwide.

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Eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 as part of the Rs 6,000 annual benefit, distributed in three installments.

The installment was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a programme in Bihar's Bhagalpur.

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Events were organised at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country where exhibitions showcased natural farming, organic farming, and GI-tagged products, highlighting sustainable agricultural practices.

Arunachal Pradesh agriculture minister Gabriel D Wangsu participated virtually alongside departmental officers.

Officials praised the scheme's impact on the agrarian economy and lauded the inspiring messages shared by distinguished guests, an official statement said here.

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