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Get fencing done in the fields on 50% grant, know the plan of the government

16/07/2023 Sunday July 16th, 2023

To protect the crops from stray animals, fencing is done in the fields. Due to the fencing, animals are not able to enter the field and the crop remains safe. However, small-class farmers are unable to get the fencing done due to financial constraints. Because of this, they do a lot of damage.

In such a situation, for the financial help of these farmers, the Rajasthan government has started the fencing scheme. Under this, the National Food Security Mission on oilseeds, fellow farmers can get thorny nets installed around their fields on subsidy. Through this scheme, 50% of the cost of wiring or a maximum of 40 thousand rupees will be given.

To take advantage of this scheme, it is necessary to have a group of at least 3 farmer companions. Also, the farmer group should have 3 hectares of cultivable land i.e. 12 bighas of land. However, according to the condition, electrical connections cannot flow in the wiring.

The benefit of the Rajasthan Tarbandi Yojana will be given to all categories of farmer companions. To take advantage of this scheme, visit the official website of the Agriculture Department of Rajasthan, Raj Kisan Saathi Portal. Download Tarbandi Scheme Form Here. After that fill in all the information carefully and submit the form.

Source: Krishi Jagaran

Get 55% subsidy on drip, mini and portable sprinklers, apply soon

10/07/2023 Monday July 10th, 2023

The Madhya Pradesh government is giving subsidies to the farmers of its state for the use of micro irrigation systems. This subsidy is being given on drip irrigation system, mini sprinkler system and portable sprinkler system. Under this scheme, there is a provision to give subsidy to the farmers at different rates.

Small and marginal farmers will be given a subsidy of up to 55% of the cost of sprinkler sets. At the same time, there is a provision to give subsidy of up to 45% to other categories of farmers.
Similarly, there is a provision to provide subsidy of up to 55% to small and marginal farmers and 45% to other categories of farmers on the purchase of drip irrigation systems.

The application process for the scheme has also started. Interested farmers can register for various irrigation systems on the official website https://mpfsts.mp.gov.in/mphd/#/. If you also want to get the benefit of this scheme, then apply online soon.

Source: ABP

Subsidy will be given on bamboo cultivation, apply soon

01/07/2023 Saturday July 1st, 2023

The Government of India is promoting bamboo cultivation to increase the income of farmers in the country. Many schemes are being run for more and more farmers to cultivate bamboo. In this episode, the Madhya Pradesh government is providing grants to encourage bamboo planting in the state.

Facilities provided under the scheme

The average cost per plant of bamboo has been fixed by the state government at ₹240. Under this, the government is providing a 50% subsidy per plant to the farmers. Accordingly, the farmer will be given Rs 120 per plant. Where 60% subsidy will be given by the central government and 40% by the state government. Along with this, a nodal officer will be selected in every district of the state. With the help of this people will be able to get all the information related to this scheme.

Online application process

To apply for this, click on the official website nbm.nic.in. Get yourself registered by visiting the farmer registration link here. After this, the registration form will open, fill it out carefully and submit it.

Source: Kisan samadhan

Install solar pump at only 10% cost, know what is the government’s special scheme

07/03/2023 Tuesday March 7th, 2023

It is very important to give timely irrigation to the crops for good yield. Even today, non-availability of irrigation at the right time remains a serious problem for the farmers. On the one hand, due to the rising prices of diesel, farmers find it very expensive to irrigate with pump sets, while on the other hand, irrigation through electricity is also not a cheap way. In such a situation, solar pump has emerged as a better option.

However, not every farmer is able to install solar pumps. Therefore, to help such farmers, the central government is running the Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana. Under this, 90% subsidy is given to economically weak farmers for installation of solar pumps.

With the help of this scheme, along with the need of irrigation in the fields, farmers can also earn good profits. Under which you can generate electricity up to Rs 15 lakh from your established solar plant. Interested farmers can apply by visiting the official website of the scheme at pmkusum.mnre.gov.in.

Source: Aaj Tak

Animals will be treated easily sitting at home

03/03/2023 Friday March 3rd, 2023

Most of the farmers in the country do agriculture as well as animal husbandry business. Through animal husbandry, farmers get good profits at a low cost. In such a situation, the government is running many schemes to promote animal husbandry, so that more and more farmers can get benefit from this business.

In this episode, grants are being given by the state governments at their respective levels for animal husbandry. With the help of which veterinary hospitals are being established in rural areas for the treatment and vaccination of animals. However, even after so many efforts, many times the animals die due to a lack of timely treatment.

To deal with this problem, a mobile veterinary unit is being established across the country under the strengthening scheme, so that the animals can be treated on time with the help of vehicles. In this series, the Madhya Pradesh government has started 406 mobile veterinary units in the state. With the help of this, animals can be treated at the right time sitting at home or on the way.

Under the scheme, necessary equipment like veterinary, minor surgery, artificial insemination, and disease investigation have been arranged in the vehicles. Along with this, a veterinary doctor, a paravet and a driver-cum-assistant have been arranged in the vehicle. Apart from this, a call center has also been established in the mobile veterinary unit. With the help of this, animals will be able to get treatment at the right time.

Source: Aaj Tak

Earn lakhs annually from cardamom cultivation

19/02/2023 Sunday February 19th, 2023

Spices are cultivated on a large scale in the country. One of the main spices among these spices is cardamom, through the cultivation of which farmers can earn handsomely. Cardamom is used to enhance flavour in food and beverages. This is the reason why this spice is sold readily in the market.

Cardamom is cultivated in areas that receive 1500 to 4000 mm of rainfall throughout the year. Its crop develops better at 10 to 35 degree Celsius. Also, laterite soil, loamy soil and black soil with good drainage are also good for this.

The yield of cardamom can be obtained from 135 to 150 kg per hectare by its cultivation. In such a situation, farmers can easily earn a profit of up to Rs 3 lakh annually by cultivating one hectare. Explain that the larger the area in which it is cultivated, the more the profit will increase.

Source: Aaj Tak

Get a grant of Rs 1 lakh 20 thousand for the cultivation of dragon fruit

12/02/2023 Sunday February 12th, 2023

Liked in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Israel, dragon fruit is being liked a lot in India these days. The cost of this fruit in the Indian market is 200 to 250 rupees. For this reason, dragon fruit is also very much in vogue from the point of view of agriculture. In this episode, the Haryana government is running a special scheme to provide more benefits to the farmers of the state in agriculture.

Under this scheme, the state government is encouraging farmers to take up the cultivation of crops like horticulture and spices etc. apart from traditional farming. For its cultivation, farmers are being given grants by the government in the form of financial help. Under this, there is a provision of a grant of 1 lakh 20 thousand rupees per acre for a dragon fruit orchard. With the help of this scheme, a farmer can avail of the facility of grants up to a maximum of 10 acres.

To get the grant through the scheme, the applicant is required to register on the ‘Meri Fasal-Mera Byora’ portal. For this, farmers should apply by visiting the website of the Horticulture Department http://hortnet.gov.in. However, the benefit of the scheme will be available on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.

Source: Krishi samadhan

Get a grant of Rs 7 lakh for milk dairy, take advantage of the scheme soon

11/02/2023 Saturday February 11th, 2023

Milk production is a major occupation in the rural areas of the country. At the same time, animal husbandry is also a major source of income for the farmers. In such a situation, the Government of India is running many schemes to promote milk production. One of these is the ‘Dairy Entrepreneur Development Scheme’. With the help of this farmers can get grants to open animal husbandry and milk dairy.

Under this scheme, the government provides subsidies up to Rs.7 lakh to start a dairy of 10 buffaloes. Loans for dairy can be made available from commercial banks, regional banks, state cooperative banks, state cooperative agriculture and rural development banks and other institutions affiliated with NABARD. Under this scheme, a subsidy of 25% is provided to dairy drivers of general category and 33% for women and the SC category for animal husbandry.

However, to get a loan above Rs 1 lakh, the applicant will have to mortgage his land documents. Along with this, a cancelled check will have to be attached along with a copy of Aadhar card, PAN card, caste certificate while applying. If you also want to start a dairy, then take advantage of this scheme of the government soon.

Source: Krishi Jagaran

Interest free loan up to 2 lakh will be available to villagers, apply soon

05/02/2023 Sunday February 5th, 2023

Most families in rural areas are making their living through agriculture. Apart from agriculture, many families are also running their livelihood by doing business like animal husbandry, handicrafts, small-scale industries, spinning-weaving, and dyeing-printing. However, it has been seen many times that due to financial constraints, these people are not able to expand their businesses.

For the financial assistance of these rural families, the Rajasthan government has taken an important step. Under the ‘Rajasthan Gramin Parivar Ajeevik Loan Yojana’, loans ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh will be given to the needy villagers of the state at no interest rate. With the help of this other businesses related to the rural economy will also get momentum.

Eligibility for the scheme

Under this scheme, small and marginal farmers, landless labourers, oral tenants, sharecroppers, and families working as tenants will be benefitted. Along with this, loans will also be made available to individual members of self-help groups, producer groups, and business groups for group activities. However, only a maximum of 10 members from each group will be able to get the group loan, which will be given a maximum of Rs 2 lakh individually. Apart from this, eligible rural families will also be selected by the District Collector.

Documents Required for Application

For non-agriculture loans under the scheme, the applicant must have a bank account, Aadhar card, or Janadhar and Kisan card. On the other hand, in the absence of a Kisan Credit Card, KCC will be issued for the applicant, for which no separate fee will be charged. Explain that after the release of the loan amount, one year will be given for its repayment.

Source: ABP

Fish farmers will get advance grant, know the benefits related to the scheme

26/01/2023 Thursday January 26th, 2023

Central and state governments are running many schemes to promote fish farming business. Schemes aimed at encouraging fish farmers and fishermen. In this sequence, a special scheme has been started by the Haryana government for the fish farmers of the state.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, fish farmers will be given advance subsidy for setting up solar plants. This subsidy will be provided to fish farmers and fishermen when they do not get the subsidy on time. Under this scheme, fish farmers will be given a subsidy ranging from Rs 20 thousand to Rs 2 lakh per horse power.

Explain that adopting modern fish farming techniques consumes a lot of electricity, due to which there is also a high bill. For this reason, the state government is also providing subsidy facility to fish farmers for setting up solar plants, so that fish farmers can earn more profit at less cost.

Source: Krishi Jagaran