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  Kisan Diwas: Why was Charan Singh the only Indian Prime Minister who never faced Parliament as PM

  India | December 23, 2025 9:54 IST

  Charan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India for a brief period from July 28, 1979 to January 14, 1980, but his government never functioned with a solid majority in the Lok Sabha.

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  Kisan Diwas 2025: Check top 10 government schemes for farmers

  India | December 23, 2025 8:04 IST

  A central scheme, the PM-KISAN Yojana provides direct income support of Rs 6,000 per year to all landholding farmer families. The amount is paid in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 every four months through Direct Benefit Transfer to the farmers’ accounts.

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  Special days in December 2025: Complete list of important dates, events and festivals

  December 03, 2025 12:35 IST

  December 2025 brings a mix of festivals, observances and events. Here’s a complete list of special days in December to help you plan, celebrate and stay updated.

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  PM releases 20th installment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, Shivraj reaffirms farmers welfare as priority

  Business | August 02, 2025 13:33 IST

  The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme continues to be a flagship initiative supporting rural households by providing steady financial assistance to farming families. It has been instrumental in enhancing rural consumption, safeguarding livelihoods, and delivering timely aid during economic uncertainties.

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  Kisan Diwas 2024: PM Kisan Yojana to Krishi Vikas Plan, check key govt schemes for farmers

  Business | December 23, 2024 12:48 IST

  Kisan Diwas 2024: The Central government has launched several plans and schemes for the welfare of the farmers in the country. Take a look at some of the key government schemes for farmers today.

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  National Farmer's Day 2024: Is Kisan Diwas related to Chaudhary Charan Singh? Know history and more

  Lifestyle | December 23, 2024 12:06 IST

  National Farmers' Day honors farmers' critical contributions to the Indian economy while also highlighting the continuous issues they face. From history to significance, scroll down to know all about Kisan Diwas.

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  Kisan Diwas 2021: Why India observes National Farmers' Day on December 23

  India | December 23, 2021 12:09 IST

  Choudhary Charan Singh, regarded as a farmer's leader, introduced many policies to improve their lives. He was born in Noorpur of Uttar Pradesh's Hapur. He served as the Prime Minister of India between July 28, 1979 and January 14, 1980.

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  Political leaders pay obeisance to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh

  News | December 23, 2020 17:09 IST

  Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RJD) leaders Ajit Singh and Jayant Chaudhary paid floral tribute to former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on the occasion of his birth anniversary on December 23.

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  CM Yogi pays tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on Kisan Diwas

  News | December 23, 2020 13:40 IST

  Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary in Lucknow on December 23. December 23 is also observed as Kisan Diwas, or National Farmers' Day in India.

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  Kisan Diwas 2020: Why India observes National Farmers' Day on December 23

  India | December 23, 2020 9:56 IST

  National Farmers' Day: The government had in 2001 decided to mark Choudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Kisan Diwas.