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Up to 50% subsidy is available on 90 types of modern agricultural machines

10/01/2023 Tuesday January 10th, 2023

The use of modern agricultural machines is increasing in the field of agriculture. Due to this, the tasks like plowing, sowing, harvesting and threshing have become easier now. Although many farmers are unable to buy these machines due to financial constraints, due to which they are still using the same old technology. In such a situation, the central and state governments are running many schemes to solve this problem of the farmers.

In this episode, the Bihar government is running the agricultural mechanization scheme for the financial assistance of the farmers of the state. Through this scheme, the state government is providing 50% subsidy on the purchase of agricultural machinery to the eligible farmers. This grant is being provided on 90 types of instruments selected under the scheme.

Interested farmers can apply on the official website http://farmech.bih.nic.in to get the benefits of the scheme. Or you can also get information related to the scheme by calling the helpline number-1800-3456-214. Keep in mind that applicants below the age of 18 years will not be considered eligible for the scheme.

Source: ABP

600 Kisan Samridhi Kendras opened across the country, many facilities will be available

06/01/2023 Friday January 6th, 2023

The central and state governments are running many schemes to advance the agriculture sector. The objective of these schemes is to make farming easy and modern so that farmers do not face difficulties from sowing to the sale of produce. In this episode, Kisan Samridhi Kendras have been opened at 600 places across the country.

With the help of these centers, farmers will be able to get all the products related to agriculture from fertilizers, pesticides and seeds at one place. With the opening of these centers, farmers will not only get good quality products, but also they will not have to wander here and there for every problem.

The objective of this scheme of the center is to provide all the agricultural products to the farmers under one roof. According to the government, Samridhi Kendra is not just a place to buy and sell fertilizers, but it will be a center to solve every problem by connecting with the farmer.

Source: Dainik Bhaskar

This post office scheme will give a return of Rs 14 lakh

05/01/2023 Thursday January 5th, 2023

Most of the people of the country like to invest money in the scheme without any risk. In such a situation, this post office scheme is a great option to invest Rs. The name of this scheme is ‘Gram Sumangal Rural Postal Life Insurance Scheme. This scheme is very beneficial for those people whose income is less. The money deposited through this scheme is not only safe but also returns of lakhs of rupees can be obtained with less investment.

By investing Rs 95 in this post office scheme, a huge fund of Rs 14 lakh can be created. In this scheme, if you buy a policy of 15 years, then you get a 20% return on the policy in 6 years, 9 years and 12 years. Whereas the remaining 40% return will be available on completion of the scheme. So if you are also thinking of investing money, then this scheme is a better option.

Source: Krishi Jagaran

This scheme related to fertilizers will change the fate of farmers

04/01/2023 Wednesday January 4th, 2023

The agricultural sector is the most crucial part of the Indian economy. However, this area is also economically sensitive. The economic condition of the people working in this sector i.e. farmers is not strong. In such a situation, many schemes are being run by the central and state governments, so the farmers’ economic condition can be strengthened. In this episode ‘PM Pranam Yojana’ is started by the central government.

The full name of this scheme is ‘Enrichment of Alternative Nutrients for Agricultural Management, which means to promote the use of other nutrients in place of fertilizers such as urea. At the same time, the objective of this scheme is to encourage the use of balanced fertilizers as well as to promote the combination of organic fertilizers. Along with this, efforts will also be made to reduce the subsidy burden on chemical fertilizers through the scheme.

Features of this plan-
No separate budget will be earmarked for this scheme. The expenditure to be done in the scheme will be saved through the existing scheme being run by the Department of Fertilizers at the Center and the state, this remaining amount will be funded and invested in PM Pranam Yojana. 50% of the money saved by the states will be returned to the state as a grant. While 70% of this grant will be used for the technical expenditure of alternative fertilizers and alternatively for asset creation, the remaining 30% of the grant amount will be used to encourage farmers, panchayats, farmer-producer organizations, and self-help groups.

Also, the urea used by the Center in a year will be compared with the average consumption of urea during the last three years so that the benefit from this scheme can be calculated.

Source: Aaj Tak

Know the advantages and disadvantages of superfood millet

03/01/2023 Tuesday January 3rd, 2023

Today the whole world is facing the problem of a food crisis. To solve this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested cultivating millet. Millet, rich in many nutrients and properties, has been grown for thousands of years in many parts of the world. Considering the importance of millet, the Prime Minister has given it the title of ‘Superfood’. Which it has been announced to celebrate the year 2023 as the UN International Year of Millets so that more and more farmers become aware of the merits of millet and adopt its cultivation.

Features of Superfood

According to experts, millet is gluten-free, which is a great source of energy. Diabetes is controlled by its consumption and cholesterol level improves. Also, it helps in fighting against heart diseases. Apart from this, it removes the deficiency of calcium, zinc and iron. Due to all these qualities, it has been given the title of superfood.

Millet production in India

Millet is cultivated in 131 countries around the world. At the same time, it is a traditional food of more than 600 million population in Asia and Africa. Talking about India, more than 170 lakh tonnes of millet is cultivated here every year, which accounts for 80% of the millet grown in the whole of Asia.

Source: Aaj tak

Foreign breed chicken giving 250 eggs in a year will give tremendous profit

02/01/2023 Monday January 2nd, 2023

Poultry farming is the most preferred occupation in rural areas. A good income can be earned from this business by selling eggs, meat and wings. The special thing is that this business can be started even with less money. However, it is important to know first for whom this business is being started for meat or eggs. Accordingly, choose the right breed of chicken, so that even more profit can be earned.

If you want to raise poultry for egg production, Plymouth Rock chickens are the best option. This is an American breed. These chickens’ weight is up to 3 kg, and they lay about 250 eggs in a year. The average weight of one egg is up to 60 grams. Let us tell you that there is a lot of demand for these eggs in the Indian market. Not only this but the meat of this breed of chicken is also considered beneficial in terms of health. Its meat also gets a good price in the market. In such a situation, bumper earnings can be made by rearing the Plymouth Rock breed of chicken.

Source: Aaj Tak

The government is giving thousands of gifts to daughters on marriage

27/12/2022 Tuesday December 27th, 2022

The central government is running many schemes to make the life of the daughters of the country bright. Many beneficial schemes like Ladli Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and Sukanya Yojana are included. One of these is the ‘Shaadi Shagun Yojana’. With the help of this, on the marriage of daughters, an amount of 51 thousand rupees is given to them as Shagun.

This scheme is especially for the minority daughters of the country. The benefit of this scheme is being given to those Muslim daughters who have received the Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship at the school level and have completed their graduation before marriage. Such Muslim daughters are being given an omen of 51 thousand rupees by the central government on their marriage.

The purpose of this Shagun scheme of the central government is to promote higher education for the daughters of the Muslim community of the country. This scheme was started on 8th August 2017, with the help of which lakhs of minority daughters have benefited so far.

If you are also eligible for Shagun Yojana, then soon take advantage of this beneficial scheme of the government. For information related to the scheme, visit the official website of the government https://minorityaffairs.gov.in/. Here you can also apply for the scheme.

Source: Krishi Jagran

There is a demand for this fish from America to Bangladesh, earn millions like this

25/12/2022 Sunday December 25th, 2022

Fish farming business is quite popular among farmers. Today, fish farming is not limited to just ponds, rivers and seas. With the growing era, many modern technologies have been developed in this field giving low cost and good returns. Where with the help of artificial ponds and hatcheries, it has become very easy for farmers to raise fish.

Along with this, there are some special varieties of fish, from which farmers are getting huge profits. The best of such varieties include the chital fish, which is a rare species. This fish is rich in nutrients, due to which it is in great demand in the international markets. However, this particular species is found only in the Brahmaputra river of America, Bangladesh and India.

Chital fish prefer to live in freshwater, due to which it is very easy to raise them in ponds and hatcheries. By the way, this fish is found in the bottom of ponds and rivers. While staying there, this shrimp consumes snails. Normal weather is very suitable for them. If it is properly taken care of, then its weight goes up to 2.5 kg. Its price in India is 250 to 400 rupees per kg and abroad its price ranges from 900 to 2000 rupees per kg. In such a situation, if you are thinking of doing fish farming, then the business of chital fish will give you good profits.

Source: ABP

Get a grant of Rs 2500 with free digital education

11/12/2022 Sunday December 11th, 2022

The central and state governments are making many efforts for women’s empowerment. In this episode, the Rajasthan government has taken a big step for the state’s women. The state government has launched the ‘E-Sakhi Yojana’ to make women digitally literate in the modern era.

Under the scheme, women can easily connect to the digital age at home. Let us inform you that through this scheme, women of cities and rural areas will not only be given digital education for free, but they will also get a grant of Rs 2500 from the government where this amount will be sent directly to the bank account of women.

To take advantage of this scheme, women have to download a mobile application named E-Sakhi on their phones. With the help of this women can apply for free digital training. For more details about this scheme visit esakhi.rajasthan.gov.in.

Source : Krishi Jagaran

Sick cows will get many facilities in ICU ward

08/12/2022 Thursday December 8th, 2022

The cows have suffered a lot due to the lumpy virus. In such a situation, extraordinary steps have been taken in Madhya Pradesh to facilitate the treatment of animals. Just as an ICU ward facility is available for the treatment of seriously ill people. Similarly, a private trust in Harda has got ICU constructed for cows suffering from a serious illnesses.

Facilities in ICU Ward

All facilities are available for better treatment of cows in this ICU ward. Along with having life-saving medicines in the ward, a fridge has been kept to keep the vaccine safe. Along with this, air condition has been arranged to give relief to the cows in summer and heater to protect them from cold in winter. Arrangements have also been made here to remove the infection in the horns and hooves of cows.

Source: Aaj tak