In the exhibition held at Numaish Maidan Muzaffarnagar on Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day, the stalls of the Agriculture Department attracted the farmers as the main attraction. On this occasion, along with giving information about various schemes by the department, the farmers were provided with detailed information about the ways of taking many government benefits.
Agricultural schemes were publicized
The Land Conservation Section presented its plans prominently in the exhibition. In Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kisan Samriddhi Yojana, Farm pond schemeAnd Plans under MNREGA Was involved. The farmers who came to the stall were explained in detail how these schemes can help increase their income and make farming more profitable.
Special emphasis on farm pond scheme
Giving information about the Khet Talab scheme, the officials of the Agriculture Department said that farmers can build a 22 -g 3 meter pond in their fields. For this, they will be given a assistance of 50% grant or maximum ₹ 52,500. This grant will be transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account in two installments.
Highlighting the benefits of the scheme to the farmers, the officer told that the farm pond not only solves irrigation problems, but it also provides additional income means like water conservation and fisheries.
Grants on pumping sets also
The Agriculture Department also announced a grant for farmers buying pumping sets. Farmers can avail subsidy up to 50% or maximum of ₹ 15,000. This facility is being provided to increase the irrigation capacity of farmers and to make their agricultural works easier.
How to register to avail the scheme
The officials present at the stall told the farmers that to take advantage of all the schemes to them Portal of Agriculture Department But you have to register yourself. Close to it Land conservation officer Or Development building Can be contacted.
Farmers get new path under MNREGA
in the show Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) The facilities available under it were also explained in detail. The farmers were made aware of how they can earn additional income by providing labor for pond construction and other land improvement works under this scheme.
Farmers’ enthusiasm at its peak
Many farmers of the district attended this program with enthusiasm. The farmers appreciated these schemes and said that this is a golden opportunity for them.
A farmer, Ramkumar, said, “Khet Talab Yojana is a boon for small farmers like me. This will reduce my irrigation costs and will solve the problem of water scarcity. ”
At the same time, other farmer Suresh said, “I have got a lot of relief from getting information about the grant on the pumping set. This plan will improve my farming further. “
Lack of information about plans
However, many farmers also complained that information about the schemes could not be found earlier. In response, officials said that they are trying to reach more and more farmers through such exhibitions and awareness programs.
The role of local administration is commendable
Local administration also played an important role in making this event a success. District Magistrate of Muzaffarnagar Addressing this program, he said, “Agriculture is the backbone of our state. Such programs will help farmers take advantage of government schemes and solve their problems. ”
Participation of other departments in the program
Other departments also participated in this exhibition, such as Animal Husbandry Department, Fisheries departmentAnd Agricultural machinery manufacturerThe stalls of these departments informed the farmers about advanced technology and equipment.
Plans expected to increase farmers’ income
The government claims that these schemes will not only increase the income of farmers, but will also give a new dimension to the progress of the agricultural sector in the state.
Further plans
The Agriculture Department also announced that more schemes would be brought in the coming time, which will help in fulfilling the government’s promise to double the income of farmers.
