Mega District-Level PM-KISAN Programme Held at KVK Kargil; Over 12,000 Farmers to Benefit from 23rd Installment.

Mega District-Level PM-KISAN Programme Held at KVK Kargil; Over 12,000 Farmers to Benefit from 23rd Installment.
Kargil, June 20, 2026: A mega district-level programme marking the release of the 23rd installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kargil, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department Kargil. Farmers from across the district participated in the event and witnessed the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address during the nationwide release of PM-KISAN benefits.
Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Among others present were Head KVK Kargil, Dr. Nasreen Kacho; Deputy Director Agriculture, Mohammad Iqbal; State Nodal Officer PM-KISAN, Raziya Banoo; Scientists Dr. Mansoor Hussain and Dr. Nazir Hussain, besides officers, officials and a large number of farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan said that the successful coverage of more than 12,000 farmer families under PM-KISAN in a geographically challenging district like Kargil reflects the commitment of the Government towards ensuring that welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary at their doorstep. He described the scheme as a practical example of the “Governance at Doorstep” vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government.
According to official figures, Kargil district had a target of 13,043 beneficiaries under PM-KISAN. The Agriculture Department successfully registered 14,118 farmers, all of whom have been accepted on the PM-KISAN portal. Since the inception of the scheme, 22 installments have been released, with approximately ₹49 crore disbursed to beneficiaries across the district. Under the 23rd installment, 12,129 beneficiaries from Kargil eligible to receive financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer, receive an estimated amount of over ₹2.42 crore being credited directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
The programme also featured a day-long awareness campaign on PM-KISAN and the Khet Bachao Abhiyan, during which resource persons highlighted various government initiatives aimed at improving Soil Health, agricultural productivity and protecting crops.
A major attraction of the event was the first-ever Mushroom Field Day organized in Kargil. Ten mushroom entrepreneurs supported under a NABARD-sponsored project showcased fresh mushrooms and value-added products, including dried mushrooms and mushroom powder. The exhibition demonstrated the growing potential of mushroom cultivation as an alternative source of income for farmers and rural youth in the district.
Responding to the demands raised by Self-Help Groups and mushroom entrepreneurs, Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan assured that he would take up the matter with the concerned authorities for establishing a dedicated marketing outlet at Baroo, enabling SHGs and local entrepreneurs to sell mushrooms and other locally produced value-added products.
On the occasion, bio-pesticides were distributed among Self-Help Groups from Tingdo, Shargole and Haldok villages to promote eco-friendly and sustainable farming practices. The event concluded with an interaction session between farmers, scientists and officials on agricultural development and entrepreneurship opportunities in Kargil.