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IN PHOTOS: Sitharaman flags off first consignment from farmers' facility in Karnataka

Updated On: 15 October, 2025 08:19 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Farmers’ Training-cum-Common Facility Centre for Agro Processing in Methagal village, Koppal district in Karnataka. (PICS/ PTI)

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged farmers to utilize PMFME and PMDDKY schemes to make agriculture a profitable venture. PICS/ PTI
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged farmers to utilize PMFME and PMDDKY schemes to make agriculture a profitable venture. PICS/ PTI
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Addressing a gathering after the flag off, Sitharaman highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening rural economies through infrastructure and training support

Addressing a gathering after the flag off, Sitharaman highlighted the government’s commitment to strengthening rural economies through infrastructure and training support

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Following the inauguration, the Union Finance Minister also visited the historic Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, where she offered prayers

Following the inauguration, the Union Finance Minister also visited the historic Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, where she offered prayers

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The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, encourage crop diversification, and improve livelihoods in 100 low-performing agricultural districts

The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, encourage crop diversification, and improve livelihoods in 100 low-performing agricultural districts

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The union minister also noted that 43 lakh farmers in Karnataka benefit from the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which provides Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

The union minister also noted that 43 lakh farmers in Karnataka benefit from the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which provides Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

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She emphasised the importance of value addition in agriculture to boost farmer incomes and local employment

She emphasised the importance of value addition in agriculture to boost farmer incomes and local employment

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