National Farmers’ Day observed on 23rd December 2024.
National Farmers’ Day honours farmers’ contribution to the nation’s growth and development.
It is a reminder of the extremely important role farmers have in ensuring food security, sustaining rural economies, as well as preserving the agricultural heritage of country.
National Farmers’ Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India.
Government has taken many initiatives to support socio-economic upliftment of farmers.
These programmes include the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is effective from 1 December 2018. It is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana was launched on 12 September 2019 by PM Modi from Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme.
