At the time of India’s independence, the country faced a severe food crisis, which worsened over the next two decades. To address this, chemical fertilizers and pesticides were introduced to increase crop production. While this succeeded in boosting yields, it also degraded soil fertility. Recognizing this, there has been a growing global shift toward natural and organic farming. The Indian government is actively promoting this transition. Currently, organic farming is practiced across 65 lakh hectares in India. Joining this effort, Madhya Pradesh is set to make a significant impact in organic farming. The state government has decided to provide ₹5,000 per hectare annually to farmers adopting organic farming.
Farmers will receive this subsidy for three years, during which they can procure agricultural inputs from any source. Additionally, the government will monitor and maintain records of their farming activities during this period. Over one lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh have already embraced organic farming, and the government aims to increase this number significantly.
Source: Kisan Tak
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