Punjab News: A farmer in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab has won a prize of Rs 1 crore from a lottery ticket of Rs 7. Farmer Balkar Singh had bought the Sikkim State Lottery ticket from Bittu Lottery Stall in Sirhind on December 24. The result of the lottery was declared on the same day, but information about this big prize could not be revealed for several days.

Balkar Singh has been buying lottery tickets from this stall for the last 10 years. He has received small rewards in the past as well, which once included a reward of Rs 90 thousand. Balkar, resident of Majri Sodhian village, supports his family through farming.

Received a reward of Rs 1 crore for the first time

Lottery stall owner Mukesh Kumar Bittu said that he has been in the lottery business for 45 years. Prizes up to Rs 10 lakh have been given away from his stall before, but this is the first time a prize of Rs 1 crore has been given.

Farmer won lottery on 24th December

The owner told that the lottery was won on 24th December and the result also came on the same day. However, during the Shaheedi Sabha of Fatehgarh Sahib, he was busy in langar service for three consecutive days, due to which his business remained closed and he could not get the information. Mukesh Kumar Bittu told that after getting the information, he immediately informed Balkar Singh that there was a reward of Rs 1 crore on his ticket.

Will help the needy with lottery money

Balkar Singh attributed his victory to the blessings of Guru Saheb. He said that he will use this money to further his farming work. Along with this, he also talked about spending about 10 percent of the reward amount to help the needy.

3 draws take place in a day

It is important to mention that Sikkim State Lottery is held daily. According to lottery businessman Mukesh Kumar, under this lottery draws are held three times a day. First draw at 1 pm. Second draw at 6 pm. The third draw takes place at 8 pm. The price of one ticket of this lottery is Rs 7. Many people also buy the entire lottery book, which costs around Rs 140.

Farmer ID Process: Crores of farmers live across the country. Many of these farmers are not financially prosperous. The Government of India is running many schemes for similar poor and marginal farmers. So that the income from farming can get some support. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was also started for the same purpose. In which eligible farmers are given Rs 6000 every year. But now under this scheme, a digital identity of the farmers will be necessary.

Farmer ID is being introduced under this system. Farmers who do not have this ID. Their installment may get stuck or payment may stop. The government says that with this the benefits of the schemes will reach the right person. Besides, problems like fake names and duplicate entries will also be curbed. That means now every farmer needs to get a Farmer ID. Know how to get Farmer ID made.

Why has Farmer ID become necessary?

Farmer ID is actually a complete digital profile of the farmer. Almost all the important information related to farming is recorded in it. Like how much land does the farmer have? Where are the farms, which crops are grown, how seeds and fertilizers are used, details related to animal husbandry and income from farming. On the basis of this data, the government will decide which farmer is eligible for which scheme.

The amount of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will also be linked to this ID. The advantage of this will be that the help money reaches the right farmer’s account without any interruption. With this, identification of fake registrations and those taking wrong benefits will become easier. In the coming time, most of the benefits related to agricultural schemes, subsidies and insurance can be given through this Farmer ID.

What is the process of making Farmer ID?

To get a Farmer ID, a farmer will have to go to the AgriStack Portal of his state. There you have to click on the option to create a new user. After this, the KYC process has to be completed by entering the Aadhaar number. After this the form has to be submitted. Then verification is done with the OTP received on the mobile number linked to Aadhaar. After completion of verification, verification has to be done through OTP by entering the mobile number again. Now set a new password and save it. With this your user ID is created.

After login, select Owner option in Farmer Type and click on Fetch Land Detail. Here Khasra number and complete information related to the land has to be filled. If a farmer has more than one farm, it is important to give information about all of them. After correct information is entered, Farmer ID is created and the farmer is ready to take benefits of government schemes.

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After the swearing in of the new Nitish government in Bihar, now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the first cabinet meeting. It is believed that the first cabinet meeting can be called in the first week after November 25, where many big schemes of NDA’s election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra 2025’ are likely to be approved. This meeting will set the direction for the new cabinet and a roadmap will be revealed for the implementation of the promises made before the elections.

According to media reports, the first cabinet meeting will decide the direction of the work of the new government. There is a possibility of a big decision regarding the promises related to youth, women, farmers and the poor. Which Nitish government will present as the beginning of its new innings.

What big decision can be taken in the first cabinet meeting?

According to sources, in the first meeting, priority can be given to those schemes which were included by NDA in the agenda of ‘first 100 days’ during the election campaign. The most prominent among these are schemes related to providing jobs and employment to the youth, self-reliance programs for women and Panchamrit Yojana for the poor, etc.

The government may soon start a large-scale job campaign for the youth. NDA had guaranteed more than 1 crore government jobs in its manifesto. It is believed that some major decision can be taken in the first cabinet to speed up the recruitment process.

New scheme for women can also be approved

In the manifesto released before the elections, it was promised to start ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana’ to make women economically stronger. An important decision regarding the budget and structure of this scheme is possible in the first cabinet meeting.

Possibility of discussion on MSP law for farmers

To provide relief to the farmers, the NDA had assured to implement the MSP Guarantee Act and increase the Kisan Samman Nidhi. In the first meeting, initial steps in this direction or decision on formation of a committee can be taken.

Big announcement for infrastructure also possible

Before the elections, Nitish government had promised 7 new expressways in Bihar, 3600 km rail modernization and metro service in four cities besides Patna. Therefore, the start of a big project or preparation of DPR can be announced in the cabinet. Especially the initial preparations for Gaya and Darbhanga Metro may be expedited.

Decision on Panchamrit scheme for the poor also

Announcements like free ration for poor families, free electricity up to 125 units, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, permanent house and pension scheme are also going to be discussed. An immediate decision is expected on one or two of these points.

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Farmer brothers often think about how to earn more from the same land. The cost of farming is increasing, there is no assurance of what the weather will do when. In such a situation, if some way is found by which more income can be earned even from less land, then it is a big relief for every farmer. Today we are telling you one such method, in which you can grow flowers, vegetables and grains in the same field. This farming is also called multi cropping system and its special thing is that due to this the farmer keeps earning at different times throughout the year.

The biggest feature of multi cropping model is that in it the farmer is not dependent on any one crop. Grains are prepared late, but vegetables are sold quickly and the demand for flowers remains throughout the year. Due to this, the farmer keeps getting income from three different places.

Flower farming

Flowers can be easily cultivated on the ridges or empty banks of the field. Most of the farmers plant flowers like marigold, sunflower or chrysanthemum because they cost less and get good market prices. There is always a demand for flowers in wedding parties, festivals and everyday markets. Many farmers make a profit of Rs 30-40 thousand just because of flowers.

Daily earning by growing vegetables

Vegetables are that part of farming which gives the fastest money. If vegetables like loki, okra, tomato, brinjal, ridge gourd are planted in the field, then the farmer can pluck them every week and sell them in the market. Unlike grains, vegetables do not take months to prepare. Due to this, the income remains constant and the daily needs of the farmer are easily fulfilled.

Cereal

Grain crop is the main income of the farmer. Crops like paddy, wheat, jowar, millet are grown in large parts of the field. The benefit of grains is twofold. Firstly, the needs of the year are fulfilled, secondly, one gets secure income by selling in the market. Therefore, including grains along with other crops creates a stable basis for farming.

How to plant all three crops together?

• Plant flowers on the ridges, edges and empty spaces of the field
• Plant vegetables in the center space or between flower rows
• sow grain in the main part of the field

saving water and fertilizer

This method is also useful because it saves both water and fertilizer. Through drip irrigation or sprinkler system, the right amount of water reaches all the crops. Also, if one crop depletes the nutrients in the soil, the other crop makes up for it. Due to this the soil remains fertile for many years.

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In a huge public meeting held in Sonbarsa before the assembly elections in Bihar, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made a scathing attack on the NDA government at the Center and the state. Directly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that BJP leaders always talk about the past and for this they insult Nehru ji and Indira ji. He told PM Modi to create an insult ministry, so that you will not need to prepare the list yourself.

Priyanka Gandhi sarcastically said that if the Prime Minister wants, he can also prepare a list of insults to her family so that she does not have to work hard. He said that Modi government does not talk to the youth of the country on employment and education. He further said, “If any youth asks questions, he is declared a traitor.”

Priyanka spoke on the youth and farmers of Bihar

Priyanka Gandhi expressed concern over the increasing migration in Bihar and said, “The youth of Bihar have to go to other states for employment because there is no employment here. Earlier people used to earn from farming, but now farmers are not able to get the right price for their crops. This situation shows the failure of the government’s policies.” He said that Narendra Modi has given the country’s big industries to his industrialist friends.

He said, “Narendra Modi has given the country’s big industries to his friends. Adani was given Bihar land at Re 1 per acre, but common people have to take loans to get land, which is never forgiven. Loans worth thousands of crores of Modi ji’s friends are forgiven.”

Priyanka Gandhi told the women that PM Modi and Nitish are talking about giving Rs 10,000 before the elections, but the question is where was this money earlier? Weren’t women struggling earlier? He said take money from them, but don’t vote. Don’t get trapped in their false promises.

Vote cutting and attack on public rights

Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the NDA government is snatching people’s votes. He said, “Votes of more than 65 lakh people have been canceled in Bihar. This means that their rights have been taken away from so many people. Vote theft is a big conspiracy against the people.”

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Urea seed shop opening in village: Many people dream of opening a shop in the village. Especially when it comes to essential things like seeds and urea, then its demand is always in the villages. Farmers feel the need for seeds and fertilizers every season for farming. In such a situation, if a person opens such a shop in the village. So his business can last for a long time.

The government has fixed some terms and conditions regarding the sale of seeds and urea. Which is necessary to follow. Before opening the shop, it is very important to know where and how to apply for it. Let us tell you complete information about this.

Seed shop opening process

If you want to open a seed shop in your village, then first you have to take permission from the Agriculture Department. For this, a form has to be filled and submitted to the District Agricultural Office. With this application, you have to give your qualification details, identity card and shop address.

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After examining your documents, the Agriculture Department decides whether you should be given a license or not. Once you get the license, you can buy goods from authorized seed companies and sell it to farmers. Keep in mind that a person opening a seed shop must have education or experience related to farming. Only then you will be able to open this shop.

Where will the application for urea shop be applied?

To open the shop of urea and the rest of the fertilizers, you need to get permission from the fertilizer and logistics department of the district. For this too, you will have to fill a related form there and apply to the department. With that application, complete information about Aadhaar card, residence certificate, qualification details and shop will have to be given. A separate license is issued to sell urea.

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So that sales can be monitored completely. Selling urea or any fertilizer without license is a legal offense. And there can be punishment for this. After getting the license, you can pick up urea from authorized companies and sell it in the village. If you need more clear information about these things. So you can get information about this by going to the nearest agriculture department and fertilizer and logistics department.

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed to prepare for the establishment of a state cooperative college to encourage studies, teaching and research in the field of cooperatives in the state. Apart from this, CM also gave instructions on food storage scheme in 35 districts. In the presence of Union Minister of State for Cooperation Muralidhar Mohol on Friday, the subject was discussed in the review meeting of the Department of Cooperation. Expressing happiness on this initiative, the Union Minister of State assured all possible cooperation.

The M-Pax Membership Mahabhiyan was also discussed in detail in the meeting. The Chief Minister said that it is a priority to link every farmer and every rural family with cooperatives through the campaign organized from September 12 to October 12, assimilating the mantra of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that more than 30 lakh new members were involved in the first membership campaign held in the year 2023, including 17.33 lakh farmers, 3.92 lakh unskilled workers, 1.56 lakh skilled workers, 2.20 lakh cattlemen and 6,411 fisheries. This campaign received a contribution of ₹ 70 crore in the cooperative sector. The Chief Minister directed that the second campaign should be made more comprehensive and camps, online/offline registration and awareness programs should be organized in village-village.

The Union Minister of State for Cooperation said that the achievements of Uttar Pradesh in the field of cooperatives are exemplary for other states and the state is playing a leading role in realizing the vision of the Prime Minister.

While reviewing the cooperative banking reforms in the meeting, it was informed that from 2017-18 to 2024-25, 16 closed district cooperative banks have been revived by the state government with the assistance of ₹ 306.92 crore. The NPAs of these banks decreased from ₹ 800 crore in 2017 to ₹ 278 crore in March 2025. By March 2025, a loan business of ₹ 1000 crore was recorded and all the banks came into profit. The Chief Minister said that the trust of farmers and depositors is the real capital of cooperatives, it should be kept safe. He said that cooperation is an ancient tradition of Indian rural society. It has a big role in keeping the society united. Under the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh is creating new history in the cooperative area.

Discussing the progress of the food storage scheme, it was told that FCI has identified 96 sites in 35 districts of the state. The Chief Minister directed that the financial closing process by 15 November 2025 should be completed and construction work should be started from January 2026 and completed by April 2026. He said that warehouse construction is the basis of prosperity of farmers, it should be given top priority.

Also detailed review on the formation and functioning of M-Packs

On this occasion, the formation and functioning of M-paxes was also reviewed in detail. It was told that in 2024-25, 457 new M-Paxes have been formed in the current financial year relative to 266 M-pax, while the organization process is going on in 1,088 gram panchayats in the month of September. M-pax has been given an interest-free loan limit of up to ₹ 10 lakh for fertilizer distribution, so far a turnover of ₹ 5,400 crore and a margin money of ₹ 120 crore has been received. Similarly, the state government is providing ₹ 1 lakh margin money and ₹ 1 lakh for infrastructure development for upgradation of 757 newly formed M-Pax.

Under the digital payment system, QR/UPI based system has been implemented in 6,101 society. Also, promoting business diversification, CSC services in 5170 M-pax, 6443 M-pax are being operated by PM Kisan Samriddhi Center and Prime Minister Jan Aushadhi Kendra in 161 M-Pax. The Chief Minister said that Jan Aushadhi Kendras should be installed near hospitals and cooperatives should be made to make employment -oriented opportunities for the youth in agriculture, dairy, fisheries and service areas.

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The meeting was attended by Cabinet Minister Surya Prakash Shahi, Dharampal Singh, Sanjay Nishad, Minister of State (Independent Charge) JPS Rathore, Secretary of Government of India, Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, DGM NL Sahu of NABARD and senior officials of the state government.

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Farmers of Bihar, who have been badly affected by floods and heavy rains of August 2025, can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Agriculture Department of the state government has started the process of online application under the ‘Agricultural Input Grant Scheme 2025’. At present, farmers of 577 panchayats of 64 blocks of 14 districts will get the benefit of this scheme.

The government has made it clear that the same farmers will be eligible for this scheme, who have suffered 33% or more loss of crops. The grant amount will be sent directly to the bank account of the farmers. That is, farmers will not have to visit government offices.

How much will the grant get?

• Unirrigated (Barani) Area: Rs 8,500 per hectare
• Irrigated Area: Rs 17,000 per hectare
• Eternal/multi -year crops (eg sugarcane): Rs 22,500 per hectare
• Unirrigated Area: 1,000 rupees
• Irrigated area: 2,000 rupees
• Multi -year crops: 2,500 rupees

Which districts can apply?

This scheme has been implemented in the districts where there was a huge devastation due to the August floods. These include Nalanda, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Katihar, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Patna, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Munger, Saran, Samastipur, Madhepura and Sheikhpura. The last date to apply has been kept on 5 September 2025.

Documents required for application

Rayat Kisan: Updated LPC/rent receipt (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
Non-Raiyat Kisan: Self-proclaimed certificate (verified by ward member and agricultural coordinator) This form is available on DBT portal.

Who can take advantage?

All registered ryots and non-casual farmers can take advantage of this scheme. The farmer family means husband, wife and minor child. The Aadhaar verification of the family will be necessary at the time of application. If any type of disturbance is found, the application will be rejected.

Where to contact?
If there is any problem in the application process, then farmers can call toll free number 18001801551 or contact the Agriculture Officer of their district. The farmers are advised to check all the details well at the time of the application.

How to apply?

Farmers to avail this scheme to avail this scheme
Or you can apply by visiting https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in. To apply, the farmer will have to enter his 13 -digit registration number.

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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh attended the honor ceremony of skyways in Delhi. During this, he said that I am really proud to welcome and greet Bharat Mata’s son, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his other colleagues, Group Captain PV Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan and Group Captain Angad Pratap. The countrymen are proud of all of you, because you have made the countrymen proud.

Rajnath Singh said that today when we look at India’s space journey, we find that our contribution is not limited to sending satellites in space. Today India has made its presence felt from the moon to Mars. Today, India is also fully prepared for missions like Gaganyaan. I see it not just as a technical achievement, but as a new chapter of self -sufficient India, where we stand with full pride among the major space powers of the world.

‘Shubhanshu Shukla is also our voter’

Addressing the program, the Defense Minister said that India’s space program is not limited to laboratories and launch vehicles only. It is a symbol of our national aspirations and global vision. India not only sees space as the field of research, but we see it as the future of tomorrow’s economy, security, energy and humanity. In the coming time, space mining, intensive space exploration and planetary resources will also change the direction of human civilization. I come from Lucknow parliamentary constituency, Shubhanshu Shukla is from there and he is also our voter.

‘Today after forty years, Sapna became real’
Rajnath Singh said that forty years ago, when Rakesh Sharma went to space representing India, Shubhanshu Shukla was born shortly after that and a dream was born with his birth. One day I will also look at this earth from the sky and today after forty years, not only the childhood dream of Shubhanshu came true, but India once again waved its glory in space.

‘Shubhanshu Shukla is a devotee of Bajrang Bali Ji’

He further said that I was also told that Shubhanshu Shukla is a devotee of Bajrang Bali ji and you must have recited Hanuman Chalisa several times (in space). Today, a devotee of Hanuman ji has returned by touching the heights of the sky and is present among all of us. I believe, this is not just a victory of science but it is an echo of faith.

Rajnath Singh said that I was told that Shubhanshu had also cultivated in space. India has been an agricultural country, but I never thought that a farmer of India would go to space and cultivate fenugreek and moong. Certainly your experience will be very helpful in our upcoming campaigns. Today we have entered an era where space is no longer a symbol of military power or technical skills. It is a new milestone in the collective journey of human civilization.

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