What’s in the news?

• The  Prime Minister is set to dedicate 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to the Nation. 
• Government is converting the retail fertilizer shops in the country into PMKSKs in a phased manner. 
• PMKSKs will cater to a wide variety of needs of the farmers and provide agri-inputs (fertilizers, seeds, implements), testing facilities for soil, seeds, and fertilizers; generate awareness among farmers; provide information regarding various government schemes and ensure regular capacity building of retailers at block/district level outlets.

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