Gandhinagar, June 9 -- A new milestone has been achieved in Gujarat's journey of agricultural transformation and farmer empowerment.

According to a press release, since its inception, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) has provided direct financial assistance of more than Rs 23,083 crore to over 69.25 lakh farmer families across the state through 22 instalments, with the funds being transferred directly into their bank accounts.

As Narendra Modi completes 12 years of good governance as the Prime Minister of India, this scheme has emerged as a financial safety net for the country's agricultural sector. At the national level as well, the scheme has achieved unprecedented reach, with more than 11 crore farmers receivin...