COIMBATORE, Nov. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit here on November 19, and also release over Rs 18,000 crore monetary support to farmers on the occasion.
The 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN, which will be released, will support 9 crore farmers across the country. Each eligible farmer will receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments credited directly into the bank accounts.
The Prime Minister will arrive at the Textile Capital of South India at 1.30 pm from Andhra Pradesh after taking part in the centenary Celebrations of late spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi.
"The summit brings together many farmers, researchers, and innovators working in this field. The...