Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched Rs 23,300 crore initiatives related to agriculture and animal husbandry sectors in Maharashtra. In Washim, he offered prayers at the Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi. He later paid tributes to Sant Sevalal Maharaj and Sant Ramrao Maharaj at their 'samadhis' (memorials) in Poharadevi.Modi also released the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme. Over 9.4 crore farmers across the country received direct financial benefits, amounting to more than 20 thousand crore rupees.
Washim, Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi launches several agricultural and animal husbandry projects pic.twitter.com/l4vtDuEHZu
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Speaking on this occasion, Modi said, Banjara community has played a significant role in India's social life and its journey of nation-building. In every field—art, culture, spirituality, national defense, and trade—this community's great personalities have contributed immensely to the country.
Washim, Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi says, "Those who were never asked about their opinions are revered by Modi. Our Banjara community has played a significant role in India's social life and its journey of nation-building. In every field—art, culture, spirituality, national… pic.twitter.com/Y3kWEKWOSA
— IANS (@ians_india) October 5, 2024
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi at Washim in Maharashtra, celebrating the rich heritage of the Banjara community. The four-story museum has 13 galleries depicting the Banjara legacy through the portraits of Banjara community leaders and Banjara movement.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Panchayat Raj,animal husbandry and Dairy development Minister Lalan Singh, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also addressed the event.
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