Many schemes are being run by the government for the welfare of the farmers and subsidies are also being given. Moving a step ahead in this episode, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a big decision. The government will now distribute seeds of pulses and oilseed crops free of cost to the farmers for the next four years i.e. till 2027. Let us know in detail the complete details of this scheme.
The main objective behind this scheme is to increase the production from pulses and oilseeds crops. For this, along with giving free seeds, there is also a provision for training the farmers. Under this scheme, at present, seeds of sesame, groundnut, mustard, linseed and urad, moong, arhar, gram, pea and lentil will be distributed free of cost in oilseed crops.
For this scheme, preference will be given to eligible marginal and small marginal farmers of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and free mini kit of seeds will be given. Apart from this, 25% of the seed kits have been kept reserved for distribution to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe farmers. Tell that every year 6 lakh 66 thousand 578 mini insects will be given to the farmers and this process will continue for the next four years.
Source: Krishi Jagran
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