Farmers are the Soul of India”: Union Minister Bhagirath Chaudhary at State-Level Kisan Program
Ajmer/Jaipur, January 22, 2026 — In a major step toward rural empowerment, the Rajasthan government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, transferred the 5th installment of the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (MKSN) Yojana today.
A state-level program and “Gram Utthan Shivir” were organized in Ajmer, where Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Bhagirath Chaudhary, and Ajmer South MLA, Smt. Anita Bhadel, highlighted the government’s commitment to the “Annadata” (farmers).
Key Highlights of the Event
1. Financial Boost for Rajasthan Farmers
Shri Bhagirath Chaudhary praised CM Bhajan Lal Sharma’s decision to increase the state’s contribution to the Kisan Samman Nidhi by ₹3,000, providing vital economic support. He noted that through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, 100% of the funds now reach farmers’ bank accounts without any leakage or middlemen.
2. Promoting Traditional Farming: ₹30,000 Grant
In a unique move to preserve traditional agricultural practices and indigenous cattle, the state government is providing a ₹30,000 grant per farmer for bull-based farming.
- Current Impact: Today, ₹6 crore was transferred directly to the accounts of 2,000 farmers under this scheme.
- Goal: This initiative aims at cow conservation while promoting sustainable, low-cost traditional agriculture.
3. Modernizing the Fields
The Minister emphasized that while traditional methods are being preserved, the government is simultaneously pushing for modernization through:
- Drone Technology for efficient spraying.
- Nano Urea to reduce chemical dependency.
- Soil Health Cards for scientific crop selection.
- Increased MSP: For the first time, Minimum Support Prices are being increased before every Kharif and Rabi season.
“The farmer performs a divine task by feeding our vast population. Under PM Modi’s leadership, farmers have gained respect and economic stability, and Rajasthan is now leading the way in doubling that impact.” — Shri Bhagirath Chaudhary, Union Minister of State
Collective Patriotism: 150 Years of Vande Mataram
Marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the event concluded with a collective singing of the national song by all attendees, including farmers, local leaders, and officials.
What this means for BharatKesari.com Readers:
The double-engine government is focusing on a “Hybrid Model” for agriculture—combining the wisdom of traditional bull-based farming with the efficiency of modern drones and DBT. If you are a farmer in Rajasthan, ensure your Jan Aadhaar and Soil Health Cards are updated to avail these benefits.