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Government Adds 34 Lakh Farmers Back to PM-KISAN Scheme
The Indian government has re-enrolled 34 lakh farmers under its PM-KISAN program after numbers dropped over 20% from peak levels in 2022. This comes amidst a na... The Indian government has re-enrolled 34 lakh farmers under its PM-KISAN program after numbers dropped over 20% from peak levels in 2022. This comes amidst a nationwide yatra to saturate coverage. PM-KISAN Benefits and Eligibility- The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme provides Rs 6,000 yearly income support to farmers in three installments. Eligible landholding families making below Rs 6 lakhs annually get Rs 2,000 every four months. Over 12 crore farmers have received funds under the program since its 2019 launch.
Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Chief of Industrial Security Force
Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first w... Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first woman to head the specialized security organization and the 30th CISF Director General. Singh is a high-achieving 1989-batch officer from the Rajasthan cadre. Key accomplishments include: First woman IPS officer in Rajasthan's history Headed the State Commission for Women Joint Director at CBI overseeing major criminal probes Co-authored research on police reforms with Nobel laureates Her illustrious 34-year tenure has imparted extensive policing expertise across domains. She also holds masters degrees from JNU and Harvard.
India's Hardik Singh Clinched Men's FIH Player Of The Year 2023
Indian hockey team midfielder, Hardik Singh, clinched the prestigious title of Men's FIH Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023. This recognition... Indian hockey team midfielder, Hardik Singh, clinched the prestigious title of Men's FIH Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023. This recognition adds another feather to the cap of the talented player, who played a pivotal role in India's bronze medal victory at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Dutch player Xan de Waard emerged victorious as the Women's FIH Player of the Year, showcasing outstanding prowess in the field of hockey. Savita Punia, captain of the Indian women's hockey team, secured the title of the Best Goalkeeper of the Year. This marks her third consecutive win in this category, reflecting her consistent excellence between the goalposts.