Narendra Modi

India is actively navigating the economic and geopolitical challenges stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirming decisive government action to protect citizens and maintain economic stability. Speaking at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport, the Prime Minister emphasized measures to cushion households and farmers from rising energy costs. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 March 2026 released the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Guwahati, Assam, transferring approximately Rs 20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This central sector scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to landholding farmers, distributed in three equal installments.