Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on November 19, 2025. The three-day summit (November 19–21) was organised by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders Forum. PM Modi emphasised that natural farming is India's own indigenous idea rooted in ancient traditions and suited to the country's environment, and that excessive chemical fertilisers are depleting soil fertility. He also released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, transferring ₹18,000 crore directly to the bank accounts of farmers across India — bringing cumulative transfers under the scheme to ₹4 lakh crore benefiting small and marginal farmers. The summit featured 300 exhibition stalls, interactive sessions with scientists and policy makers, live demonstrations of natural farming techniques, and a focus on youth and women farmers. The government highlighted that natural farming reduces input costs, improves soil health, and enhances farmer income — key goals of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). Agricultural exports from India have nearly doubled over the past eleven years, and the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has disbursed over ₹10 lakh crore to farmers this year.
PM Modi Inaugurates South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore; Releases 21st PM-KISAN Installment of ₹18,000 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on November 19, 2025. The three-day summit (November 19–21) was organised by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders Forum. PM Modi emphasised that natural farming is India's own indigenous idea rooted in ancient traditions and suited to the country's environment, and that excessive chemical fertilisers are depleting soil fertility. He also released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, transferring ₹18,000 crore directly to the bank accounts of farmers across India — bringing cumulative transfers under the scheme to ₹4 lakh crore benefiting small and marginal farmers. The summit featured 300 exhibition stalls, interactive sessions with scientists and policy makers, live demonstrations of natural farming techniques, and a focus on youth and women farmers. The government highlighted that natural farming reduces input costs, improves soil health, and enhances farmer income — key goals of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). Agricultural exports from India have nearly doubled over the past eleven years, and the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has disbursed over ₹10 lakh crore to farmers this year.
Key facts
- PM Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore.
- He released the 21st PM-KISAN installment transferring ₹18,000 crore to farmers.
- Cumulative PM-KISAN direct benefit transfers have reached ₹4 lakh crore.
- PM emphasised natural farming reduces input costs and improves soil microbiome health.
- Kisan Credit Card scheme has disbursed over ₹10 lakh crore to farmers this year.
- The summit featured 300 exhibition stalls and focused on youth and women farmers.
Mains angle
Q: Analyse the significance of PM Modi's inauguration of the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore alongside the release of the 21st PM-KISAN installment for Indian agriculture.
Answer (50 words):
On 19 November 2025, PM Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit at Coimbatore and released the 21st PM-KISAN installment, transferring ₹18,000 crore directly to farmer accounts — bringing cumulative transfers to ₹4 lakh crore. The PMO note said the summit would involve over 50,000 participants; KCC assistance exceeded ₹10 lakh crore this year.
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Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 on 19 November 2025?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on 19 November 2025. The summit focused on natural farming and included interaction with farmers practising natural farming.
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when was the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 inaugurated, and who organised it?
PM Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on November 19, 2025. The three-day summit (November 19–21) was organised by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders Forum.
What was the amount released under the 21st PM-KISAN installment?
PM Modi released ₹18,000 crore as the 21st installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, credited directly to farmers' bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The cumulative DBT under PM-KISAN has now reached ₹4 lakh crore.
What is the significance of natural farming as emphasised by PM Modi at the summit?
PM Modi emphasised that natural farming is India's own indigenous practice rooted in ancient traditions. It reduces dependence on chemical fertilisers, lowers input costs, and restores the soil's microbiome health, making farming more sustainable and economically viable for farmers.
What milestone did the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme achieve this year?
The Kisan Credit Card scheme disbursed over ₹10 lakh crore to farmers in the current year, providing affordable institutional credit for agriculture and allied activities, helping reduce farmers' dependence on informal moneylenders.
What was notable about the summit's focus areas and scale?
The summit featured 300 exhibition stalls and placed special emphasis on youth and women farmers. It highlighted indigenous techniques, showcased success stories of natural farming practitioners, and aimed to scale the movement across South India.
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