Modi to release third PM-KISAN instalment in Belagavi today

The Prime Minister will unveil several development projects, including the Shivamogga Airport, during his visit to the poll-bound state.

Shivamogga airport was developed at a cost of Rs 450 crore. (ANI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 13th instalment under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme in Belagavi, Karnataka, on Monday. The Prime Minister will unveil several development projects, including the Shivamogga Airport, during his visit to the poll-bound state.

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Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each. “A total of more than Rs 16,800 crore will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of more than eight crore farmers under the scheme,” said the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja will be present on the occasion.

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The airport at Shivamogga has been developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore. The passenger terminal building of the airport can handle 300 passengers per hour. The airport will improve connectivity and accessibility to Shivamogga and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for two railway projects in Shivamogga – the Shivamogga-Shikaripura–Ranebennur new railway line and Koteganguru railway coaching depot. The new railway line will be developed at a cost of Rs 990 crore and will provide enhanced connectivity of Malnad region with Bengaluru-Mumbai mainline. The Koteganguru railway coaching depot will be developed at a cost of more than Rs 100 crore to help start new trains from Shivamogga and decongest maintenance facilities at Bengaluru and Mysuru.

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