A state level program to join the nationwide virtual release of the 20th Instalment of PM Kisan Scheme by the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi was held at the Integrated Agricultural Training Centre, Upper Shillong on the 2nd of August 2025. The programme in the state was organised jointly by the Directorate of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Krishi Vigyan Kendra East Khasi Hills and the Meghalaya Agricultural Management and Extension Institute. The programme was attended by farmers from the various C&RD Blocks of East Khasi Hills district along with officials from the Department, KVK, ATMA among other invited guests,. The programme was graced by Smti. B. Mylliem Umlong, Director of Agriculture, as the chief guest who in her speech encouraged the farmers to take the opportunity in availing the PM Kisan Scheme given by the Central Government. Further, she explained in details the various aspects and requirements of the scheme. As part of the programme, there was an interaction between Govt. officials and farmers in which queries of the farmers were answered. The live streaming of the program held at Vanarasi UP and attended by the Honourable Prime Minister was webcasted to the attendees. Through the nationwide launching programme, about 2.5 crore farmers participated in which the 20th Instalment of PM Kisan Scheme amounting to Rs. 20,500 Crores was released to the bank account of 9 crores 70 lakhs farmers of the Country.