**Executive Summary**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on June 20–21, 2026, to participate in the Paschimbanga Divas and the 12th International Day of Yoga. The visit involves the launch and dedication of various development projects in the agriculture, railway, fisheries, and defense sectors. Key highlights include the release of the 23rd PM-KISAN installment on June 20 and the commissioning of three naval ships on June 21.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Agricultural Reforms and Financial Aid**
* **PM-KISAN Installment:** Release of the 23rd installment worth ₹18,880 crore, benefiting over 9.44 crore farmers nationally; over ₹900 crore is earmarked for 45 lakh beneficiaries in West Bengal.
* **Crop Insurance:** Launch of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in West Bengal, aiming to cover 50 lakh farmers and 14 lakh hectares of land during 2026–27.
* **Digital Integration:** Introduction of "AgriStack" under the Digital Agriculture Mission to provide a unified platform for fertilizer distribution, Kisan Credit Cards, and MSP procurement.
* **Natural and Integrated Farming:** Rollout of the National Mission on Natural Farming (346 clusters) and the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) focusing on specific districts like Purulia and Darjeeling.
**Infrastructure and Connectivity**
* **Railway Projects:** Dedication of the Sankrail–Santragachi Link Line (₹590 crore) and foundation laying for a 300-bed New Divisional Railway Hospital at Howrah.
* **Road Development:** Inauguration of 49 road projects under PMGSY-III, totaling over 315 kilometres to enhance rural connectivity.
* **Fisheries and Livestock:** Inauguration of a modernized Fishing Harbour at Fraserganj, a modern Fish Market at Sainthia, and a Regional Semen Production Laboratory at Haringhata.
**Defense and Indigenization**
* **Naval Commissioning:** Induction of three indigenously built ships: INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (anti-submarine craft).
* **Atmanirbharta:** These ships contain over 75% indigenous content and involved participation from more than 200 MSMEs.
**Public Health and Culture**
* **International Day of Yoga:** The 12th observance will be held in Kolkata on June 21 with the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
* **Paschimbanga Divas:** State-level celebrations at Tarakeswar under the theme “West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development.”
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
**Impact**
Farmers receive direct financial support through PM-KISAN and gain access to the world’s largest crop insurance scheme. Digital governance via AgriStack will simplify access to credit and fertilizers.
**Action Required**
Eligible beneficiaries should ensure bank accounts are active for DBT transfers and engage with the new AgriStack platform and natural farming clusters.
**Indian Navy and Defense Industry**
**Impact**
The Navy’s operational and coastal security capabilities are bolstered by three new vessels. Local industry and MSMEs benefit from large-scale participation in high-tech defense manufacturing.
**Action Required**
The Navy will commission and integrate the new vessels into maritime security operations.
**Rail and Road Users**
**Impact**
Commuters and freight operators will experience reduced congestion on the Sankrail–Santragachi corridor and improved rural access via 315 km of new roads.
**Action Required**
N/A (Beneficiaries of improved infrastructure).
**Healthcare Seekers and Livestock Breeders**
**Impact**
Railway beneficiaries gain access to specialized medical services in Howrah, while livestock farmers in Eastern India gain access to scientific breeding and genetic improvement facilities.
**Action Required**
Local breeders should utilize the new Semen Bank services at Haringhata to improve livestock productivity.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): A central income support scheme for farmers; the Prime Minister is releasing the 23rd instalment worth ₹18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore beneficiaries.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): The world's largest crop insurance scheme, being rolled out in West Bengal to provide coverage to nearly 50 lakh farmers and 14 lakh hectares of land.
Digital Agriculture Mission: A national initiative under which 'AgriStack' is being launched in West Bengal to create a unified digital platform for verified agriculture-related services.
National Mission on Natural Farming: A program promoting sustainable, chemical-free agriculture; it includes the establishment of 346 natural farming clusters and Bio-Input Resource Centres in West Bengal.
Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY): An integrated agricultural development scheme being initiated in West Bengal districts to improve productivity, crop diversification, and post-harvest infrastructure.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit West Bengal on 20-21 June
PM to participate in Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in
Hooghly on 20 June
PM to launch, dedicate and lay Foundation Stones of various
Development Projects across Railways, Agriculture, Rural
Development, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Sectors
PM to kickstart rollout of several key Central Agricultural
Schemes in West Bengal
These schemes include Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana,
Agri Stack, National Mission on Natural Farming and Pradhan
Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
PM to release 23rd PM-Kisan Instalment worth ₹18,880 Crore,
benefiting over 9.44 Crore Farmers across the Country
PM to commission three indigenously designed and built
naval ships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
Ships have been built with extensive participation by Indian
industry, including more than 200 MSMEs
PM to lead 12th International Day of Yoga Celebrations in
Kolkata on 21 June
Theme of IDY 2026: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”
Posted On: 19 JUN 2026 11:54AM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on 20-21 June 2026. On 20 June, at around
3:45 PM, the Prime Minister will participate in Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) celebrations at
Tarakeswar in Hooghly district. He will launch, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of
multiple development projects in West Bengal. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.On 21 June, at around 6:30 AM, the Prime Minister will participate in the 12th International Yoga Day
celebration in Kolkata. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Later, at around 9:15 AM, Prime Minister will commission three indigenously designed and built naval
ships - INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. He will
also address the gathering on the occasion.
PM in Hooghly
Prime Minister will participate in Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) celebrations. The State-level
celebrations are being held at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, a place of historic significance associated with Dr.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
The theme for this year’s Paschimbanga Divas: “West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development,”
reflects the State’s cultural richness, social cohesion and developmental aspirations.
During the programme, Prime Minister will launch, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of
multiple development projects. Spanning the sectors of railways, agriculture, rural development, fisheries
and animal husbandry, these initiatives will strengthen infrastructure, improve livelihoods, enhance farmer
welfare and accelerate socio-economic development across the State.
Prime Minister will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
Under this instalment, more than ₹18,880 crore will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of over
9.44 crore farmers across the country.
In West Bengal alone, more than ₹900 crore will be credited to over 45 lakh beneficiaries, taking the
cumulative disbursement under the scheme in the State to over ₹15,000 crore. The total disbursement
nationwide to over ₹4.46 lakh crore since the launch of the scheme in 2019.
Prime Minister to kickstart rollout of several key Central Agricultural Schemes in West Bengal. These
schemes include Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Agri Stack as part of the Digital Agriculture Mission,
National Mission on Natural Farming and Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Prime Minister will launch the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)in West Bengal, extending
the benefits of the world’s largest crop insurance scheme to farmers in the State. During 2026–27, the
initiative aims to provide insurance coverage to nearly 50 LAKH farmers across about 14 lakh hectares of
agricultural land in the state of West Bengal, protecting crops with an estimated insured value of around
₹28,140 crore while supporting farmers through substantial premium subsidy.
As part of the Digital Agriculture Mission, Prime Minister will launch AgriStack in West Bengal, enabling
a unified digital platform for verified agriculture-related services such as fertiliser distribution, Kisan
Credit Cards, Direct Benefit Transfers and procurement under the Minimum Support Price system. The
initiative will strengthen digital governance in agriculture and facilitate efficient delivery of farmer-centric
services.
Prime Minister will further launch the National Mission on Natural Farming in West Bengal to promote
sustainable, chemical-free agriculture rooted in traditional Indian practices. Under the approved Annual
Action Plan for 2026–27, the State will establish 346 natural farming clusters covering 17,300 hectares,
while also creating Bio-Input Resource Centres and mobilising Krishi Sakhis to strengthen adoption of
eco-friendly farming practices.
In a major step towards integrated agricultural development, Prime Minister will also initiate the
implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) in West Bengal. The
scheme will cover the districts of Purulia, Darjeeling, Alipurduar and Jhargram with a focus on improvingagricultural productivity, promoting crop diversification and sustainable farming, strengthening post-
harvest infrastructure and irrigation facilities, enhancing access to institutional credit, and ensuring
convergence of multiple Central and State schemes for holistic rural development.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the Modernized and capacity expanded Fishing Harbour at Fraserganj in
South 24 Parganas and the newly constructed Modern Fish Market at Sainthia, Birbhum. These projects
will strengthen fisheries infrastructure, improve post-harvest management and provide better marketing
facilities for fish producers and traders.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for
Goats at Haringhata in Nadia district. Established under the National Livestock Mission of the Department
of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, it is the first such facility in Eastern India and will contribute
significantly to scientific livestock breeding, genetic improvement and enhanced productivity.
Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of important railway projects worth
around ₹590 crore. Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the Sankrail–Santragachi Link Line Project
in Howrah district. The project will play an important role in decongesting one of the busiest rail corridors
in Eastern India, improving operational efficiency and enabling smoother movement of both passenger
and freight trains.
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of a 300-bed New Divisional Railway Hospital at Howrah.
Equipped with modern healthcare infrastructure, advanced diagnostic facilities, specialist medical services
and emergency care facilities, the hospital will significantly strengthen healthcare services for railway
beneficiaries and the people of the region.
Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of a Road Over Bridge between Haur and
Radhamohanpur in Purba Medinipur district. The project will enhance safety for both rail and road users
and facilitate smooth and uninterrupted movement of traffic.
Prime Minister will inaugurate 49 road infrastructure projects developed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram
Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). Covering a total length of more than 315 kilometres across various districts of
West Bengal, these projects will improve rural connectivity, facilitate access to markets, educational
institutions and healthcare facilities, and contribute to balanced regional development.
These projects collectively represent a major step towards strengthening infrastructure, empowering
farmers, enhancing livelihoods and creating new economic opportunities across West Bengal. The
initiatives will contribute significantly to the vision of a Viksit West Bengal and Viksit Bharat by
promoting inclusive growth, modern infrastructure and sustainable development.
PM in Kolkata
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lead the national observance of the 12th International Day of
Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata. Prime Minister will address the gathering and participate in the Common
Yoga Protocol session along with thousands of Yoga practitioners.
The theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights the role of Yoga in
promoting physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience and active ageing, thereby contributing
to an improved quality of life. The theme is particularly relevant in an era of increasing life expectancy
and growing emphasis on healthy, active and dignified ageing. Since its inception in 2015, when the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted India’s proposal to observe 21st June as IDY, Prime
Minister has led the celebrations from various locations including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow,
Mysuru, New York (UN Headquarters), and Srinagar and Vishakhapatnam.Yoga Day celebrations are being organised across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with participation
from more than 210 Indian Missions and Posts, reaffirming Yoga’s status as a global movement for health,
harmony and collective well-being.
Prime Minister will also commission three indigenously designed and built naval ships - INS Dunagiri, an
advanced stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak, a survey vessel (large) and INS Agray, an anti-submarine
warfare shallow water craft.
These inductions will significantly bolster the nation’s operational capabilities, enhance maritime domain
awareness, and strengthen the security of our coastal waters against geopolitical threats.
All three ships were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed in Kolkata by
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), with extensive participation by Indian industry,
including more than 200 MSMEs. With an indigenous content of over 75 percent, these ships are also a
testament to India’s commitment to Aatmanirbharta.
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