Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized that farmers are the builders of the nation and the soul of India. “When farmers toil day and night in their fields, only then do we have food on our plates,” he said, highlighting that the term Annadata reflects the dignity and importance of farmers in society. He asserted that a prosperous farmer leads to a prosperous state and nation, and the double-engine government is tirelessly working for farmers’ welfare.
During the state-level event in Nadbai (Bharatpur), CM Sharma transferred ₹718 crore to 7.2 million farmers as the fourth installment of the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government launched the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, providing over ₹7,031 crore to Rajasthan’s farmers in the last two years. The state government adds ₹3,000 annually per farmer under the CM scheme, supplementing the central government’s ₹6,000, bringing total assistance to ₹9,000 per farmer per year. So far, over ₹8,386 crore has been disbursed jointly by the Centre and the state.
The Chief Minister also shared updates on various agricultural welfare efforts:
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Scheme: 8 Rajasthan districts — Barmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pali, Jalore, and Churu — have been included to boost productivity, irrigation, and crop diversification.
Crop Insurance: Over 7.5 crore policies issued in two years, with ₹5,965 crore in claims settled and ₹3,452 crore state share deposited.
Interest-Free Loans: Over ₹43,000 crore in short-term, interest-free loans to 7.7 million farmers.
Solar Pumps: Installation of 50,000+ solar pumps under PM-KUSUM with ₹733 crore subsidy; drip irrigation support for over 1 lakh farmers.
Daytime Power Supply: Currently available in 22 districts, with a goal to cover the entire state by 2027.
Animal Insurance: Under Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana, ₹400 crore spent to insure 42 lakh animals.
CM Sharma also mentioned progress in Ram Jal Setu Link Project and Yamuna water allocation MoU, which will meet the drinking water needs of Churu, Jhunjhunu, and Sikar districts. He highlighted the GST rate cuts announced by PM Modi as a festive relief for farmers, traders, and the middle class.
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