PM Modi to Release ₹20,000 Crore Under PM-KISAN

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 17th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on June 18, 2024.

An Overview of the News

• Amount and Beneficiaries: Over ₹20,000 crore will be disbursed to 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer.

• Scheme Impact: So far, more than 11 crore eligible farmer families have received benefits totaling over ₹3 lakh crore under the PM-KISAN scheme.

• Special Recognition: PM Modi will grant certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups, including Krishi Sakhis.

Inauguration of Nalanda University Campus

• Event Date: On June 19, 2024, the Prime Minister will visit the ruins of Nalanda and inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar.

• Collaboration: Nalanda University is a joint initiative between India and East Asia Summit countries.

• Inauguration Ceremony: The event will be attended by several eminent personalities, including the Heads of Missions from 17 countries.

Nalanda University Campus Details

• Academic Infrastructure: The campus includes two academic blocks with 40 classrooms, accommodating around 1,900 students.

• Facilities:

  • Two auditoriums with a seating capacity of 300 each.

  • A student hostel with a capacity for 550 students.

  • An International Centre and an Amphitheatre that can accommodate up to 2,000 individuals.

  • A faculty club and a sports complex.

• Sustainability: The campus is designed as a ‘Net Zero’ green campus, powered by a solar plant. It has its own water treatment and recycling plants, 100 acres of water bodies, and other environment-friendly facilities.

Heritage and Legacy

• Historical Significance: The original Nalanda University, established around 1,600 years ago, is one of the world's first residential universities.

• UNESCO Heritage Site: In 2016, the ruins of Nalanda were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.