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Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 on October 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 on 17th of this month at Mela Ground, Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa in New Delhi.<br />'' <br />'' Briefing media today in New Delhi, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Prime Minister will release sixteen thousand crores rupees under the PM-KISAN flagship scheme as 12th installment through direct benefit transfer during the Sammelan.<br />'' <br />'' More than eight crore farmers will receive the 12th installment. He said, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Agri Start-up Conclave and Exhibition.<br />'' <br />'' In the event more than thirteen thousand farmers and around fifteen hundred Agri Startups will participate from across the country, and more than one crore farmers from various institutions will attend the event virtually.<br />'' <br />'' Mr. Tomar said that Mr. Modi will also inaugurate six hundred PM Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PM-KSK) of the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and will launch Bharat Urea Bags, India's biggest move in fertilizers-One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme for Farmers.<br />'' <br />'' He added that under the scheme, the Prime Minister will launch Bharat Urea Bags, which will help companies market fertilizers under the single brand name "Bharat".<br />'' <br />'' AIR correspondent reports that during the event the Prime Minister will also launch 'Indian Edge', an e-magazine on fertilizer. It will provide information on domestic and international fertilizer scenario, including recent developments, price trends analysis, availability and consumption and success stories of farmers, among others.<br />'' <br />'' Earlier in the morning, on the occasion of National Women Farmers Day, Agriculture Minister Narendra singh Tomar along with Minister of state Kailash Choudhary expressed gratitude towards women for their contribution in the country's development.<br />'' <br />''He also launched a book on "Evidences based Gender Inequality in Agriculture and Food Systems in India"

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