PM Modi Launches Bharat Parv 2026: ₹14,000 Crore Projects and Massive Boost for Farmers
PM Narendra Modi kicks off Bharat Parv 2026, releases PM-KISAN funds, and launches projects worth ₹14,000 crore in Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gujarat on Friday to inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 and attend the Ekta Prakash Parv in Ekta Nagar, located in the Narmada district. The day's itinerary, which culminated in the Narmada Aarti, was marked by a series of high-impact development launches and a significant financial windfall for the country's farming community.
A Development Surge in Gujarat
Expanding the infrastructure footprint of the state, PM Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects valued at over ₹14,000 crore from the Banaskantha district. These initiatives span several critical sectors, including:
- Transport: The inauguration of two new railway services for Gujarat and various metro projects.
- Social Welfare: New developments in the anganwadi sector.
- Agriculture & Animal Husbandry: Multiple launches aimed at strengthening the rural economy.
Specifically, the Prime Minister used virtual means to inaugurate the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC). He also launched a new potato expansion facility and the UHT-ASRS facility of Banas Dairy. Furthering the push toward sustainable energy, he performed the ground-breaking ceremony for two new compressed biogas plants of Banas Dairy at Radhanpur and Tharad.
Empowering the 'Pillars of India': PM-KISAN 24th Instalment
On the occasion of the national-level PM Kisan Utsav Diwas, the Prime Minister released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). This move saw the direct transfer of financial assistance to the bank accounts of nearly 10 crore farmers across India, totaling more than ₹18,000 crore.
In Gujarat alone, over ₹1,000 crore was transferred to more than 50 lakh farmers, with approximately ₹50 crore specifically benefiting thousands of families in the Banaskantha region.
The ₹50 Lakh Crore Impact
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized that the welfare of farmers is a top government priority, noting that the agricultural budget has increased more than fivefold since 2013-14. He highlighted five key pillars that have collectively provided benefits or savings exceeding ₹50 lakh crore to the farming community:
- PM-KISAN: Approximately ₹4.5 lakh crore transferred directly to small farmers, who make up over 85% of the country's farming population.
- Fertiliser Subsidies: Roughly ₹16 lakh crore spent to shield farmers from the volatility of international fertiliser prices.
- MSP Procurement: Over ₹24 lakh crore paid to wheat and paddy farmers through Minimum Support Price (MSP) over the last 12 years.
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Crop insurance compensation exceeding ₹2 lakh crore distributed over the past decade.
- Pradhan Mantri KUSUM Yojana: The distribution of 12 lakh solar pumps, which reduced irrigation costs and saved over 800 million litres of diesel.
Blending Tradition with Technology
The Prime Minister remarked that agriculture in India is far more than a livelihood; it is a core part of the nation's culture and tradition. He stressed the importance of integrating science and technology into farming and animal husbandry over the last 12 years.
As a prime example of this shift, he cited the Soil Health Cards, which have transformed how farmers approach their land. Previously, farmers lacked precise data on the type and quantity of fertilisers needed, a gap that the Soil Health Card initiative has successfully bridged.