PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Programme Telecast at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack 
The live telecast of the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India was organized at ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, on 30 October 2026.
Dr. G.A.K. Kumar, Director, ICAR-CRRI, along with the Heads of various Divisions, scientists and staff members, participated in the programme. Dr. Kumar and Dr. Sushmita Munda, Senior Scientist, interacted with the participating farmers and shared their insights. A total of 61 farmers (56 male and 5 female), along with officials and staff members, attended the event and witnessed the live telecast of the release of the instalment by the Hon’ble Prime Minister from Banaskantha (Bhildi town), Gujarat. During his address, the Hon’ble Prime Minister highlighted the importance of the PM-KISAN scheme and emphasized the need to promote the welfare and development of small and marginal farmers. The programme was coordinated by Shri A.K. Panda, STO, and Shri M. K. Nayak, STO.
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