New Delhi: Haryana government has taken slew of measures for the welfare of farmers across the state. Addressing a press conference last evening, Haryana CM M L Khattar gave an account of how farmers were benefitting from state govt’s schemes like Mera Fasal – Mera Byora portal, PM crop insurance scheme (under which farmers have received about Rs 2632 crores) and also briefed about upcoming schemes like Kisan Mitra Club and Pashudhan Credit Card.
Mera Pani-Meri Virasat
This scheme drew strong criticism from Opposition parties, who claimed that govt was forcing farmers to stop paddy cultivation and shift to other crops. Rubbishing these claims, Khattar govt said it is a genuine endeavour to save water for future generations.
LIVE : Chief Minister Shri @mlkhattar addressing a Press Conference. https://t.co/ZyqGhqSjGX
— CMO Haryana (@cmohry) June 10, 2020
The government has introduced ‘mera pani- meri virasat’ scheme to improve the ground water under which the farmers are being encouraged to sow crops other than of paddy. At many places in the state, the water level has gone down to almost 200 metres.
Khattar said that in the paddy cultivation belt, if timely measures are not taken, the future generations will suffer.
Since, 1 kg of paddy requires 4,000-5,000 litre water, it is advisable to shift to another crop to save groundwater. The government is offering Rs 7,000 per acre to such farmers. Till now, 42,000 farmers have registered themselves to sow alternative crops in place of paddy in 55,000 hectare under the scheme of the state government. He said the state government has set a target to cover one lakh hectares.
1,000 recharge borewells
The chief minister said that the Haryana government will construct 1,000 water recharge bores in underground water deficient areas of the state to recharge underground water with rainfall.
प्रधानमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना के अंतर्गत हरियाणा में अभी तक 12 लाख किसानों ने अपनी फसल का बीमा करवाया है और 812 करोड़ रूपये प्रीमियम के रूप में भुगतान किया है।
इस माध्यम से अब तक किसानों को 2632 करोड़ रूपये मिला है।https://t.co/I17ABaJ6bO pic.twitter.com/ruk6yPNC2N
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
CM Khattar said that 90 percent of the cost of the bore will be borne by the government and 10 percent by the farmers. Each recharge borewell is likely to improve water level in 10 acres.
Kisan Mitra Club
Khattar said that Kisan Mitra Clubs will be formed to apprise, inform and educate the farmers about agriculture related schemes. The club will comprise of farmers, govt officials and volunteers. Each club will have 1,000 farmers. Since, the state has 17 farmer families, the govt has set a target of creating 17,000 Kisan Mitra clubs in the state.
हरियाणा सरकार किसानों के हित के लिए बहुत जल्द ‘किसान मित्र क्लब’ बनाएगी।https://t.co/OygZReftZ5 pic.twitter.com/e7PbusOrho
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
Moreover, schemes like Mera Fasal – Mera Byora portal have already helped farmers in enhancing their produce.
मेरी फसल – मेरा ब्यौरा पोर्टल से किसानों को काफी फायदा पहुंचा है। इस पोर्टल में कुछ अन्य सुविधाओं को भी जल्द जोड़ा जाएगा ताकि किसानों को घर बैठे सरकारी योजनाओं का लाभ मिल सके।https://t.co/528cSMAEFo pic.twitter.com/XvwPZQLGfd
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
Pashu Dhan Credit Card
Under Pashu Dhan credit card, farmers involved in animal husbandry will be provided loan of Rs 1.60 lakh at zero rate.
किसान की आजीविका का एक अभिन्न अंग पशु भी है। इसी दिशा में हरियाणा सरकार ने ‘पशुधन क्रेडिट कार्ड’ योजना बनाई है और जीरो फीसदी ब्याज पर किसान लोन ले सकते हैं। इससे किसानों को काफी फायदा पहुँच रहा है।https://t.co/mpFa4xREpK pic.twitter.com/vtVt4JljOj
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
The government has increased the Minimum Support Price of maize from Rs 1,760 to Rs 1,850 per quintal, due to which farmers who sow maize would get a benefit of at least Rs 10,500 per acre.
Strengthening water canal network in state
Khattar said that the government is making serious efforts to bring water in SYL canal and Hansi-Butana canal.
हरियाणा में नहर प्रणाली मज़बूत करने की दिशा में 2,200 करोड़ रूपये खर्च कर WJC (Western Yamuna Canal) के सम्पूर्ण नेटवर्क का नवीकरण किया जा रहा है।https://t.co/iWCQedMGVf pic.twitter.com/VRDISeFRws
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
“Besides this, plans to bring water through other sources including Lakhwar Dam in Uttarakhand and Renuka Dam Project are also in progress,” Khattar said.
He also said that about 6,000 farmers will be provided with tubewell motor connection.
आगामी 30 जून तक 6,000 किसानों को ट्यूबवेल मोटर कनेक्शन दे दिया जाएगा।https://t.co/c1933TcBq5 pic.twitter.com/UsPNsRYJqk
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
Claiming that the procurement of wheat and mustard was done smoothly in the State, Khattar said that out of Rs 16, 000 crores, our government has directly transferred the amount of Rs 11, 000 crore in the count of farmers of their procured crops so far. Remaining around of Rs 500 crores were delayed due to technical problem, will soon be paid to farmers.
भावान्तर भरपाई योजना के अंतर्गत पिछले डेढ़ वर्ष में 10 करोड़ 11 लाख रूपये की राशि किसानों को दी गई है।https://t.co/n4OWc1gXH8 pic.twitter.com/Uc7bAxuyyn
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 10, 2020
