Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in a large-scale Farmers’ Conference at Merta City in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, on December 23, 2025, where he transferred substantial financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of farmers and rural beneficiaries. The event highlighted the Centre’s commitment to rural transformation under the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Major Financial Transfers and Sanctions Announced
During the conference, Shri Chouhan handed over a sanction letter of over ₹2,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to Bhajanlal Sharma, enabling the construction of 12,600 rural roads across Rajasthan.
Key financial transfers announced included:
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₹100 crore allocated to 18,500 beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
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₹187 crore transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 35,800 farmers
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₹617 crore of agricultural input subsidy transferred to over 5 lakh farmers for disaster management and civil security
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₹151 crore transferred to 5 lakh milk producers of Rajasthan
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₹1.20 lakh financial assistance per family provided to low-income rural households for permanent housing and basic amenities
Rajasthan’s Agricultural Growth and MSP Support
Addressing farmers, Shri Chouhan said Rajasthan has created a new development milestone over the past two years. He highlighted rapid progress in:
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Development of high-yielding, climate-resilient seed varieties
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Reduction in cost of agricultural production
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Rajasthan farmers have received significant support. The Minister noted that:
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Farmers received ₹9,000 assistance (₹6,000 + ₹3,000 additional support by the state)
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Rajasthan has received ₹29,000 crore under the crop insurance scheme over the last two years
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A new provision mandates 12% interest payment to farmers if insurance claim settlements are delayed
On Minimum Support Price (MSP), Shri Chouhan said MSP has been doubled under the leadership of Narendra Modi. He confirmed:
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Procurement of 3.05 lakh metric tonnes of moong worth ₹2,680 crore
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Upcoming procurement of 5.54 lakh metric tonnes of groundnut
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Ongoing procurement of 2.65 lakh metric tonnes of soybean
‘Viksit Bharat – G Ram G’ to Transform Rural India
The Union Minister strongly defended the newly enacted ‘Viksit Bharat – G Ram G’ law, stating that it will transform India’s villages. He said misinformation is being spread to intimidate workers and confuse rural communities.
Key features of the scheme include:
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Increase in employment days from 100 to 125 days
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Enhanced role for Gram Panchayats in village-level planning
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Development of villages as poverty-free and employment-oriented units
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₹7.5 lakh per village investment over five years
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Priority to water conservation works
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Mandatory interest payment on delayed wages
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Increase in administrative expenditure from 6% to 9%, with ₹13,000 crore annually allocated for timely salary payments
Shri Chouhan noted that unlike the UPA period, where large funds remained unspent, annual expenditure under MGNREGA has now reached ₹1.11 lakh crore, with a proposed allocation of ₹1.51 lakh crore for the current year.
Upcoming Reforms to Protect Farmers
Looking ahead, the Union Minister announced plans to introduce two key Bills in the next Parliament session:
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A new Seed Act
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A Bill to prevent fake fertilisers and spurious manure, with strict penalties for offenders
These measures aim to safeguard farmers from exploitation and strengthen trust in agricultural inputs.
Conclusion
The Farmers’ Conference in Nagaur underscored the Centre’s focus on direct financial empowerment, infrastructure expansion, and structural reforms in agriculture and rural development. With large-scale DBT transfers, strengthened MSP procurement, and the rollout of Viksit Bharat – G Ram G, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the government’s resolve to transform villages into engines of growth and ensure dignity, security, and prosperity for India’s farmers. The event highlighted the Centre’s commitment to rural transformation under the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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Source: PIB
