After taking oath for the third consecutive time as the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi reached the Prime Minister's Office at South Block on Monday. As promised, he signed the file on frmers' welfare.
The file authorized the release of the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Nidhi scheme, an initiative aimed at supporting farmers across the nation. This latest instalment is set to benefit approximately 9.3 crore farmers involving the distribution of around Rs 20,000 crore.
After signing the file, PM Modi said, "Ours is a Government fully committed to Kisan Kalyan. It is therefore fitting that the first file signed on taking charge is related to farmer welfare. We want to keep working even more for the farmers and the agriculture sector in the times to come."
Portfolio Distribution
Now, all eyes are now on the portfolio distribution. The new Cabinet includes 30 Cabinet Ministers, five Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State. The first Cabinet meeting of new ministers is likely to be held later in the day, said sources.
On Sunday evening, PM Modi took the oath of office along with 71 ministers in a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to the PM and other ministers.
After taking oath PM Modi posted on X that he looks forward to serving 140 crore Indians and working with the Council of Ministers to take India to new heights of progress.
He also said,"...This team of Ministers is a great blend of youth and experience, and we will leave no stone unturned in improving the lives of people..."
PM Modi is the second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to serve three consecutive terms.
With inputs from IANS
