Amid ongoing farmers protest in Delhi against new Agri laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address farmers in Madhya Pradesh on December 18. It will be a virtual address at 2 pm.
“PM Modi will address farmers’ conferences to be held across Madhya Pradesh on December 18 at 2 pm via video conferencing,” the MP Chief Minister Office’s (CMO) said in a statement.
Farmers will be informed in detail about the beneficial provisions of the new agricultural laws at the conferences.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has given detailed instructions regarding the four-level farmer welfare program and conferences being held in the state tomorrow. He has instructed through video conferencing that collectors should complete the entire preparation of these programs on a war footing and convey information to farmers today.
Other conferences will be at the district, development block, and gram panchayat levels.
Chouhan has ordered the collectors to ensure the Kisan Sammelan is a success. At the conferences, the relief amount for the loss of crops in the 2020 Kharif season will also be transferred to the accounts of affected farmers. About 3,550,000 farmers will receive a total of Rs 1,600 crores as benefits.
The Chief Minister added that the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for agricultural development will also be done at the events.
Chouhan has instructed that social distancing must be followed at the conference, and all farmers must wear masks. The program should be conducted with necessary precautions, he told the organizers.