15Photo© hindustantimes.comPM Modi to inaugurate projects worth ₹32,800 crore in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
In Washim, Modi will inaugurate projects related to agriculture and animal husbandry valued at approximately ₹23,300 crore. The centrepiece of his visit will be the launch of the Banjara Virasat Museum, dedicated to showcasing the rich heritage of the Banjara community; the prime minister's itinerary includes a visit to the Jagdamba Mata Temple at Poharadevi, a deity revered by the Banjaras.
At noon, Modi will turn his attention to the agricultural sector, disbursing the 18th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, a financial support scheme for farmers. "This instalment, worth about ₹20,000 crore, will benefit around 9.4 crore farmers across the country," a government spokesperson said.
In addition, the prime minister will launch the fifth instalment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana, distributing approximately ₹2,000 crore. He is also slated to dedicate more than 7,500 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, collectively worth over ₹1,920 crore.