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Unified scheme has been launched by the Government of India. The central and state governments continue to issue schemes from their own level in the interest of farmers. This time the central government has launched UPAG for farmers. Today we will know in our article how the unified scheme will directly or indirectly positively affect the income of farmers. Every effort is being made by the government that the income of farmers should be doubled in some way.

Information related to agriculture will be present in the unified portal UPAG launched by the Ministry of Agriculture. It will become an important part of a digital public infrastructure. The Government of India has launched a unified portal related to agriculture for the farmers of the country. This unified portal (upag) is an important component of digital public infrastructure for agriculture. This portal will provide a smooth facility by collecting data related to farming.

What is the work of Unified Portal

The main objective of this portal is to remove the challenges related to the lack of standardised and verified data related to farming and submit the correct data related to it. This will reduce the problems related to farming for policy makers, researchers and shareholders. The Government of India has unveiled UPAG (Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics). According to the Ministry of Agriculture, many types of information related to the data management in the agriculture sector and farming have been carefully prepared. This portal offers an important step towards the establishment of a more efficient and responsible agricultural policy structure.

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Data will be of unified source

The Government of India does not have unified information about any data related to agriculture. Also, various sources related to farming are scattered. In such a situation, the purpose of this unified portal is to consolidate the data in a standardised format and fix it. So that it can be transported easily for users. Also, the correct and accurate understanding of various works related to farming can be developed.

A portal has been launched by the Government of India for information on natural farming. All kinds of information related to natural farming will be found on this portal.

The practice of natural farming in India is continuously increasing. Farmers do not use any chemicals in this farming. This farming is largely based on on-farm biomass recycling, with special emphasis on the use of biomass mulching, cow dung, urine. To maintain the fertility of the soil, organic fertilizers made from neem are sprayed.

What are the benefits of natural farming?

The major goal of natural farming is to superficiate crop production without affecting the quality of the soil. It promotes maintaining diversity in crops, judicious use of natural resources, organic manure and a better farming environment. Natural farming works with a biodiversity. It increases the biological activity of the soil as well as promotes food yields.

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Natural farming improves yields

The production in natural farming is much better than traditional farming. This also increases the profits of the farmers very much. Also, it improves their financial condition significantly. In the last several years, farmers doing traditional farming have been more attracted towards this natural farming. In addition, natural farming also contributes significantly to soil conservation, better agricultural diversity and reduction of carbon and nitrogen footprints in the atmosphere.

Natural farming gives more yield with less cost

The main objective of natural farming is to give farmers the best yield by using on-farm, natural and domestic resources. In this method, the cost of farmers is very low. The most immediate impact of natural farming is at the soil level. Microbes and earthworms have a positive effect on natural agriculture. Chemical-free agriculture has a profound impact on soil health. Also, it contributes to crop yields excellently.

Also read: Low fertility leads to better production of soil

Portal for natural farming has been released

The Government of India has launched a website http://naturalfarming.dac.gov.in/ to promote natural farming in the country. All kinds of information related to natural farming are available on this website. Apart from this, information about all the steps being taken by the government for natural farming will be easily available. This portal has been developed by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

The Central Government took an important decision for the benefit of the farmers of Himachal Pradesh.

In the year 2021, the Central Government had purchased apples directly from farmers in Jammu and Kashmir under the Market Intervention Scheme. Due to this the farmers did not have to face much loss. Thus they got the right price for their crop. This is the reason why the farmers of Himachal have now demanded the Central Government to start purchasing apples. There is good news for the apple producing farmers of Himachal Pradesh. On the demand of Himachal Pradesh Government, the Central Government has constituted a committee to purchase apples through NAFED. This committee will review the demand of Himachal government. At the same time, after this a report will be submitted to the Central Government. It is being said that on the basis of the report, the Central Government can take a decision to procure apple from the farmers through NAFED like paddy and wheat. With this, farmers will be able to get a good price for apples.

Loss of apple crop in Himachal Pradesh

This year, apple crops have suffered a lot in Himachal Pradesh. Due to excessive rains, many apple orchards were hit by landslides. This has caused huge financial loss to the farmers. Also, due to untimely rains, apple fruits also rotted on the trees. Due to this also production has been greatly affected. Apart from this, many roads got destroyed due to rain in Himachal Pradesh. This is the reason why apples are not able to reach the markets from the orchards on time.

Also read: Restrictions on export of Apples below a certain cost 

A committee has been constituted by The central government

Local farmers of the state say that firstly the weather has ruined the crop. Now the right price of apples is not available in the market. Due to this they are incurring huge losses. Now in such a situation, the Central Government should also directly purchase apples from farmers on the lines of paddy and wheat. This is the reason that on the demand of farmers, Himachal government has demanded the Center to start purchasing apples through NAFED. After this the central government formed a committee.

What is the percentage share of Himachal Pradesh?

After Kashmir, maximum apple production is done in Himachal Pradesh. It ranks second in India in terms of apple production. Himachali apple is supplied not only in the country but also in the neighboring country Nepal. The main thing is that Himachal Pradesh accounts for 25 percent of the total apples produced in India.

Onions have become very expensive in India nowadays. Now you can also take advantage of this in such a situation. However, for that you have to open an onion storage house. If you also want to earn a strong income through onion, open an onion storage house. The big thing here is that you will also get a grant up to Rs 4.5 lakh on its construction. Nowadays onion in India is extracting a lot of tears from the public. The reason for this is its price. Onion prices have again become skyrocketing. According to the supply, due to no storage of onion, its prices have been increased. However, you can also get the benefit of the rise in onion prices. You just have to open an onion storage house, on which you will also get a grant. At the same time, later onion storage and auction will also be profitable.

Bihar government took important steps

Indeed, the Bihar government has done a big exercise to develop a wider onion storage system. The state government is providing grants for onion storage. So that onion storage can be ensured in the state. At the same time, people should also benefit from this. In such a situation, if you too are from Bihar and are thinking of starting a new business, then you can take advantage of this scheme of Bihar government. Similarly, farmers can make their local storage in rural areas, on which the government is giving subsidy of up to 75 percent.

How much subsidy Bihar government is providing

According to the horticulture department of the Government of Bihar, the State Government is providing grants for the establishment of onion storage under the Vegetable Development Program (2023-2024). According to this plan of the government, a cost of Rs 6 lakh has been fixed for 50 metric tonnes of onion storage unit. On this, the government will give you a 75 percent grant. In such a situation, if you construct an onion storage house, then you will get a subsidy of up to 4 lakh 50 thousand rupees on it. This means that you will have to spend only 1 lakh 50 rupees for construction from your pocket.

You can apply in these districts of Bihar

The Bihar government is currently running this scheme in a few districts. Under this, people and farmers of districts like Aurangabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Patna, Buxar, Nawada and Sheikhpura can apply for onion storage. The process of applying is completely online, which is currently started.

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Apply like this to take advantage of the scheme

If you also want to get the benefit of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, then you should complete your documentation work today... Various schemes are run by the government to provide financial assistance to the farmers. One of these schemes is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi... Under this scheme, farmers of our country are provided with assistance of Rs. 6,000 each year... An amount of 2-2 thousand rupees is sent through this scheme.

14 Instalments of PM KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI YOJNA has been sent

So far 14 instalments have been sent under the scheme. At present, the farmers are eagerly waiting for the 15th instalment. Which can reach their accounts soon. But, if you have not yet done e-KYC or have made some mistake while filling the form, then you will not get the benefit of the scheme.

15th instalment of PM KISAN NIDHI YOJNA is getting delayed

If you are viewing your details on PM KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI PORTAL. Also, waiting for the state's approval for your upcoming instalment, it will take some time for you to get the amount of Rs 2000. Because the approval has not yet been given by the state government. The state government will verify your documents and give a request for a transfer sign to the centre. Those who have not received the money due to state approval will include those farmers who have not been able to properly document their agricultural land. Along with this, farmers who have not been able to register agriculture.

Online applications for the identification of aromatic and medicinal plants began on January 22, 2024, as part of the Crop Diversification Scheme. The Bihar government encourages farmers to diversify their crops. This not only increases their income, but also protects the environment. This strategy allows farmers to earn extra money by producing fragrant and therapeutic plants. Farmers receive up to a 50% subsidy under the system.

The cultivation of these crops is encouraged

The Bihar government is offering incentives for the growth of Tulsi, Asparagus, Lemon Grass, Palm Rosa, and Khus as part of agricultural diversification. Online applications for the scheme began on January 22, 2024. Farmers in nine districts of Bihar can benefit from this plan. Farmers in nine districts of Bihar can profit from this plan. The districts are: West Champaran, Nawada, Supaul, Saharsa, Khagaria, Vaishali, Gaya, Jamui, and East Champaran. To take advantage of the policy, interested farmers can enlarge their aromatic and medicinal plant areas, which can range from 0.1 hectare to 4 hectares.

Also  read: Crop Diversification-Government is providing financial assistance; apply soon since the deadline is close.

Farmers are receiving a 50 percent subsidy

Bihar's Horticulture Directorate also uploaded a social media post on the Crop Diversification Scheme, stating that farmers will receive a 50% payment for producing lemongrass, palm rosa, basil, shatavari, and khus. If the unit cost is Rs 1,50,000 per acre. Let us tell you that farmers would receive a 50% grant, i.e. Rs 75 thousand for this.

Where to apply to get the benefits of the scheme

Farmers can apply for the advantages of this plan by clicking on the 'Apply' option under 'Crop Diversification plan' on the Horticulture Directorate's official website, horticulture.bihar.gov.in. Farmers interested in learning more should contact the district's Assistant Director of Horticulture.