Two beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, hailing from Tripura will witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on the 15th of August, 2023 as Special Guests.

Fifty beneficiaries of the scheme, along with their families, are among around 1,700 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument.

The initiative to invite people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’. Speaking on being invited as a special guest to the Independence Day celebration in Delhi, Nantu Sutradhar who hails from East Narayanpur under Mohanpur block in West Tripura district appreciated the scheme saying that his family eke out their living on agriculture. Presently, the Government has been providing financial support to him making his agricultural activities easier and income assured. He also said that being invited by the central government to attend the Independence celebrations in New Delhi is a great honour for him. He thanked the Government and Prime Minister Modi.

Another beneficiary of the PM-Kisan Samman scheme, Ranabir Debbarma hailing from Thalbaripara, Chhota Surma under the Dhalai district lauded the Government’s initiative and stated that he has received an invitation from the central government to be a special guest in the Independence Day celebration and program of Flag hoisting by the Prime Minister at Red Fort, New Delhi. He said he is delighted to get the invitation and is ready to participate in the celebration in New Delhi. For this, he conveyed thanks to Prime Minister Modi.