Women have always participated in the agricultural sector, although they do not get much recognition as farmers as compared to men. The government also understands this subject and is running many government schemes with the aim of improving the condition of women farmers. In this episode, the Uttar Pradesh government has started a new initiative. The UP government has tried to connect the women of the state with the business of fish farming. The government has started a scheme called Aeration System Establishment.
Women farmers who are residents of Uttar Pradesh can increase their income and improve their economic condition by doing fish farming through this scheme. Through this, women of General / Other Backward Classes will get 50% subsidy and Scheduled Caste women will get 60% subsidy for doing fish farming. To avail the scheme, you can apply online on the website of Fisheries Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh till 3 September 2024.
Source: Krishi Jagran
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