Bilaspur is the first district in the country to ensure the benefit of Aadhaar authentication and Samman Nidhi of farmers
Union Agriculture Minister awarded Bilaspur district in a program organized in New Delhi today
Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister congratulate farmers and Bilaspur district administration
Raipur , 24 February 2021. Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh has achieved the highest position in the country in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Tomar today awarded the Bilaspur district for this glorious achievement in a program organized in New Delhi on the occasion of completion of two years of this scheme. Collector of Bilaspur, Dr. Summary Mitter and State Nodal Officer of Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, Shri G.K. Nirmam received this award. Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Kailash Chaudhary was also present at the award ceremony.
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and Agriculture Minister Mr. Ravindra Chaube have congratulated the farmers and Bilaspur district administration for this achievement and best wishes. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that the state government is working with full sincerity and honesty for the welfare of farmers. Our top priority is to enrich the farming and farmers of the state. This award received at the national level symbolizes that the state of Chhattisgarh is moving towards becoming a role model of the country in the field of farmer welfare.
On completion of two years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, the best performing states and districts in the country were rewarded in its implementation. Bilaspur is the number one district in the country in terms of Aadhaar authentication of farmers and benefiting them. In the district, 9310 farmers have been given the benefit of the scheme by making Aadhaar authentication. It is noteworthy that Bilaspur district has also received national recognition for water conservation. Bilaspur district was awarded the National Water Award in the year 2019 for conservation and restoration of rivers.
