Subsidy

Under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the Agriculture Department is providing subsidies to farmers for date cultivation. Under this scheme, 17 districts have been selected which will cultivate dates through offshoot and tissue culture techniques. Under this scheme, a 75% subsidy will be provided to the farmers for cultivating dates. The main objective of this scheme is to encourage farmers to produce various crops. In this context, the Rajasthan government is providing subsidies to the farmers, so that they can produce crops at lower cost. Besides, the government is also providing subsidies for fruits and vegetables. 

National Agricultural Development Scheme will be started in Barmer, Churu, Sirohi, Jaisalmer, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jodhpur, Pali, Jalore, Naugar, Bikaner and Jhunjhunu districts. If a farmer cultivates dates in these districts, he will be provided benefits under this scheme. In this, a 75% subsidy will be provided to the farmers for planting date crops produced through tissue and offshoot technology. 

These techniques will be used for date palm cultivation 

Tissue culture and offshore technology will be used for date cultivation. In this, farmers will be given a subsidy for farming of 0.5 to 4 hectares. Date palm gardens are prepared from plants grown using these techniques. Farmers will be given a subsidy of Rs 3000 per plant or 75% of the unit cost for planting plants grown using tissue culture technology. If the farmer cultivates dates using the offshore technique, he will get a 75% price of Rs 1100 per plant. Along with the purchase of date palm saplings, a 75% value of Rs 1500 will also be provided for the establishment of date palm roots. 

Also read: Date farming makes the life of farmers happy

For sowing dates per hectare, farmers will need 8 male plants and 148 female plants. Female varieties of dates include Barahi, Medjool, Khadrabi, Khooneji, Khalas, Sagai and Halawi. Among the male varieties, the subsidy will be provided only for Ghanami and Al in the City. 

It costs more than Rs 3.7 lakh to establish a new garden along with Rs 70-75 lakh on planting material by the government. Date crop starts bearing fruits after 3 years of sowing. Around 3000 kg of date crop is produced per hectare. Farmers can easily earn Rs 4.8 lakh from one hectare by selling fresh fruits. After five years, the yield of the date crop increases, and a farmer can get a yield of 10-12 tons per hectare from the date crop. Through the market price, a farmer can earn a net profit of Rs 3.5 lakh per hectare.

Marigold flowers are mostly used in worship. Along with this, marigold is also used in decorating houses and pavilions in weddings. This is the reason why there is constant demand for it in the market throughout the year. Therefore if farmers practise its cultivation they can maximise their profits with minimal investment.

In addition to producing conventional crops, farmers in Bihar practise large-scale horticulture. Farmers, in particular, are becoming increasingly interested in the production of roses and marigolds. As a result, farmers' incomes have improved significantly. Farmers here produce crops that are in high demand not just in Bihar but even outside of the state. Many farmers in the state have had their lives dramatically altered as a result of flower growing.

The Bihar government is providing incentives to enhance the area of flower cultivation.

However, the Bihar government wants the number of farmers planting flowers in the state to expand at a quicker rate. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government intends to offer large incentives to expand the state's flower growing sector. Actually, the Bihar government claims that flowers are a commercial crop. If the state's farmers produce flowers, their revenue will increase. In such a case, they would be able to have a happy existence.

Also  read: Cultivate these flowers, and you will be prosperous soon.

The Bihar government is providing a 70% grant.

This is why the Bihar government has decided to provide a considerable payment to farmers planting flowers via the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission Scheme. The Nitish government presently provides a 70% subsidy for marigold farming. If farmer brothers wish to apply for this grant, they may do so by visiting the Horticulture Department's official website. For additional details about the initiative, farmer brothers can go to horticulture.bihar.gov.in.

The government of Bihar has established the unit cost per acre.

The Bihar government has fixed the unit cost per hectare for marigold farming at Rs 40 thousand. Let us notify you that a 70% award will be available on top of this. If the farmer brothers plant marigold on one hectare, the state government would provide them Rs 28 thousand free of charge. Apply as soon as possible to benefit from the Kisan Bhai Yojana.

Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its apples all over the world. Lakhs of people of Jammu and Kashmir earn their living through apple cultivation. This is going to prove to be a piece of very useful news for the farmers who cultivate apples. Apple is liked a lot not only in India but also in foreign countries. In India, apple is cultivated in the state of Kashmir. Apple cultivation is the biggest source of income for the native farmers of Kashmir. The apple of Kashmir is famous all over the world. In Jammu and Kashmir, about 25 lakh people are getting employment opportunities through apple farming. However, due to the heavy rains this year, the apple crop has suffered a lot. Given this, the government has taken a step for the benefit of farmers. Now the government will provide subsidies for apple cultivation.

According to reports, Jammu and Kashmir accounts for about 80 percent of the total apples produced in India. The state earns an income of about Rs 1500 crore from apple cultivation. Apple is cultivated on a large scale in the Kupwara, Ganderbal, Shopian, Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, and Baramulla districts of Kashmir.

Different varieties of apples will also be procured and produced.

Keeping in mind the conditions, the Jammu and Kashmir administrations and the Horticulture Department have emphasized high-density plantations in the state. Due to this, there is a possibility of an increase in the income of the farmers of the state. During this experiment of the state government, different varieties of apples will be imported from European countries and planted. Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Department will give a subsidy of up to 50 percent to the farmers for the plantation of new varieties of apples. Apart from this, the Horticulture Department is also providing technical information related to farming to encourage the farmers of the state.

Also read: Apple cultivation will be done in Punjab from the apple variety developed by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Pathankot.

The economic condition of the farmer brothers will become stronger

Officials say that this step will strengthen the apple production as well as the economic condition of the farmer brothers. According to the Horticulture Department, a new variety of apples will be made available very soon.

Grant is being given for high high-density apple plantation

Due to high-density apple plantations in Kashmir, interest among farmers has increased. Also, at present, people are showing interest in this high-density plantation in place of traditional apple trees at many places in Kashmir, in which 50% grant is also being given by the Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Department to the farmers to grow apples under this new technology. Is being given for. Along with this, the Horticulture Department is also providing all kinds of technical information to the farmers' fields to encourage them.

Also read: Apple crop affected due to this reason, thousands of farmers of the state suffered loss

The interest of young farmers is also increasing

Now educated youth in Kashmir have also started showing interest in farming. Also, high-density apple plantations are becoming a source of employment as well as an excellent source of income for them. For your information, let us tell you that Kashmiri apple is in demand all over the world including India. Due to its sweetness and juiciness, it is in demand all over the world. Now in such a situation, it can prove to be an excellent option of income for the Kashmiri people.

Organic farming has been a tradition in India for a long time. Our scriptures mention Lord Krishna and Balaram, also known as Gopal and Haladhar, who not only practiced agriculture but also engaged in animal husbandry. This approach was beneficial not only for animals but also for the environment. 

The tradition of organic farming continued in India until the time of independence. However, the population explosion later increased the pressure to enhance production, leading the country towards chemical farming. Now, the adverse effects of chemical farming are becoming evident. Let's explore what organic farming is and why farmers should consider it through this article. 

Chemical farming is not only harmful but also expensive, leading to an increase in the cost of crop production. Therefore, the country is now turning towards organic farming because it is sustainable, cost-effective, and self-reliant. Let's understand what organic farming is and why farmers should consider it.   

The Primary Contribution of Earthworms to Soil Health Improvement

We all know that earthworms found in the soil are highly beneficial for humans. Earthworms in the soil convert the residues of plants and organic matter into nutrient-rich humus by consuming them, which serves as natural fertilizer for plants.

Earthworms play a vital role in improving soil health. They transform organic residues into vermicompost, a nutrient-rich fertilizer that enhances soil fertility. Vermicompost can be produced on a large scale in just two months using earthworms. 

The process requires easily available materials such as organic residues, soil, and earthworms. Let's explore how earthworms contribute to making the soil healthy.

Rhizobium also fix atmospheric nitrogen into soil through root nodules   

The incorporation of decomposing plant leftovers into the soil during bio-cultivation improves the soil's capacity to retain moisture and increases crop productivity. Because rhizobium bio-cultivation occurs in the roots of leguminous plants, chemical fertilizers are frequently avoided when growing leguminous crops. 

Commonly found in the root nodules of leguminous plants, rhizobium helps the soil absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere and becomes more nutrient-rich. But the roots of other crops do not contain rhizobium. Using leguminous plant roots in other crops is one way to overcome the nitrogen deficiency in crops. 

This contributes to meeting the nitrogen needs of leguminous crops, which makes bio-cultivation a viable and efficient technique for enhancing soil fertility and raising agricultural yields.   

Organic methods of pests and diseases control

The excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture is leading to increased diseases and costs. Adopting organic farming can reduce costs and mitigate diseases. For this, farmers need to produce homemade organic fertilizers and natural pesticides instead of using chemicals. 

Farmers should be aware of the process of preparing manure and pesticides at home. Therefore, farmers have developed the process of making liquid organic fertilizer from cow dung, jaggery and cow urine, Which is explained in our other article (Methods of preparing organic fertilizers and natural pesticides).

Organic fertilizer are rich in nutrients 

Crop productivity depends on the quantity of nutrients in the soil. When there is a deficiency of nutrients in the soil, it needs to be supplemented from external sources. While these nutrients can be easily obtained in chemical form, the cost of production becomes higher. 

Therefore, it is advisable to use natural manure. Understanding the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and other nutrients in organic fertilizers is crucial. That is why farmers have brought information on nutrient content in all manures. 

Organic certification is mandatory For Organic Farming 

Farmers should be registered for organic farming to ensure good prices for crops and fruits. The central government has initiated the certification of organic farming. For this purpose, a government institution has been established in the state. 

Private institutions across the country have also been involved. With regulations, this institution provides organic certification to any farmer

How to Get organic certification

If a farmer practices organic farming or tries to do so, he should get organic certification because not having certification results in lower crop prices for the farmer. Without proper documentation indicating whether the crop is organic or conventional, farmers face challenges in selling their produce at a fair value. Recognizing this issue, the agriculture department has provided complete information about organic certification. Farmers can register one hectare by spending Rs. 1400.  

In conclusion, adopting organic farming methods is critical to the health of the ecosystem and sustainable agriculture. In addition to minimizing the use of artificial chemicals, organic farming preserves biodiversity and improves soil health. Farmers lessen the ecological footprint of agriculture and support healthier ecosystems by using natural and organic inputs. Furthermore, by preventing the residues of dangerous pesticides and artificial fertilizers in produce, organic farming improves food safety. All things considered, the importance of organic farming rests in its all-encompassing strategy, which puts the health of the earth, farmers, and customers first.

Tractor, the true companion of farmers in agricultural work, plays an important role in improving the economic condition of farmers. 

The most commonly used equipment in farming means that a huge subsidy is being provided to the farmers on the purchase of tractors. To avail the benefits of the scheme, farmers should apply quickly.

For your information, let us tell you that this grant is being provided by the Haryana Government for the purchase of a tractor. However, not all farmers will be able to take advantage of the grant. 

This is only for Scheduled Caste farmers. The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department is providing a grant of Rs 1 lakh to Scheduled Caste farmers on tractors with a capacity of 45 HP and above. 

For this, farmers can apply online on the departmental portal from 26 February to 11 March. 

Know how the selection will be done

A spokesperson of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department said that the selection of beneficiaries in each district will be done through an online draw by the constituted District Level Executive Committee. 

After selection, the selected farmer will have to choose the tractor model and price based on his preference from the listed approved manufacturers and deposit his share in the approved account through the bank only. 

Also read: This government is giving up to 50% subsidy on the purchase of modern tractors.

The distributor will have to request for grant e-voucher through farmer details, bank details, tractor model, price recognition portal, or e-mail.

After verification of PMU and Bank, a digital e-voucher will be issued to the accredited distributor. Immediately after receiving the grant e-voucher, the farmer will have to upload the documents like bill, insurance, temporary number receipt of RC application fee, etc. along with his chosen tractor on the departmental portal. 

Physical verification of documents is very important

The District Level Executive Committee will have to submit physical verification of the tractor along with all the necessary documents. The committee after checking all the documents will upload the physical verification report along with the form on the portal and inform the Directorate through email. After investigation at the directorate level, the grant approval will be issued to the farmer through an e-voucher.

Also read: Agriculture/Kisan Mahotsav – Attractive discounts on purchase of tractors during the festive season

Farmers contact here for more information 

For more information, farmer brothers can contact the office of the Deputy Director and Assistant Agricultural Engineer of the District Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department. 

Also, interested farmers should visit the website of the Agriculture Department at www.agriharyana.gov.in. Apart from this, information can also be obtained on toll-free number 1800-180-2117.

CM Yogi Adityanath has started the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme under the 'Nand Baba Milk Mission' in Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, their objective is to provide income and employment to cow farmers, to increase the breeds of indigenous cows, to increase the interest of cow farmers towards indigenous cows, and to make the state a leader in milk production.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's love for cows is visible. Yogi government keeps releasing new schemes regarding cows and their safety. Besides, schemes and campaigns have been run in the interest of cattle herders and farmers. In this series, Chief Minister Yogi has started the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme under 'Nand Baba Milk Mission'. The main objective of this scheme is to increase the income of cow farmers of UP and provide employment in animal husbandry. Apart from this, cow farmers' interest in indigenous breeds of cows from other states can be increased. Besides, milk production can also increase. Also, a government order has been issued regarding the scheme. The eligibility criteria, purpose, and nature of subsidy related to this scheme have been given in the government order.

Know which cows you will get a subsidy on purchasing

According to the Mukhyamantri Swadeshi Yojana, cow farmers will be provided a subsidy on the amount spent on transportation, transit insurance animal insurance, and other items if they purchase cows of Tharparkar, Gir, Hybrid, and Sahiwal breeds from other states. Cow farmers will get this grant to purchase two indigenous breed cows. This grant will be given to cow farmers at 40 percent of the total cost i.e. Rs 80 thousand. First, this scheme will be implemented only in the headquarters districts of 18 divisions of Uttar Pradesh. After this, it will be implemented in the districts of the entire state. 

Also read: Nandini Krishak Bima Yojana issued by the Yogi government will encourage indigenous species of cows.

New scheme released under 'Nand Baba Milk Mission'

Additional Chief Secretary Animal Husbandry, Dr. Rajneesh Dubey says, 'Mukhyamantri Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme has been issued under Nand Baba Mission. Its main objective is to increase the number and breed of indigenous improved breed of cows in the state. So that milk productivity can increase in the state. Also, the state can become a leading state in milk production. Along with this, we can employ the youth and women of rural areas of the state by promoting them in the animal husbandry business. Milk Commissioner and Mission Director Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil said that to avail the benefit of the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme, the cow rearer will have to buy an indigenous improved breed of cow from another state. 

This insurance is very important

The Chief Development Officer will soon issue a permission letter on this scheme. Which will be issued to the beneficiary to buy indigenous-breed cows from another state. Because the cow rearer or the beneficiary should not face any kind of problem in the transportation of cows. Apart from this, it is necessary to get animal insurance for two indigenous cows in a lump sum for 3 years. Also, it is very important to get transit insurance to bring a cow from another state to your state.

Also read: Difference between desi cow and jersey cow in Hindi

Know who will be prioritized

Under the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme, grants will be given to the beneficiaries for the purchase of cows, transportation, transit insurance, and animal insurance, 3 years of animal insurance, purchase of fodder cutting machine and facility for maintenance of cows, and construction of sheds. The department has fixed the cost of cow rearing among all these items at Rs 2 lakh for two indigenous breed cows. 40 percent of this means that a maximum of Rs 80 thousand will be given as a grant.

To improve the economic condition of Indian farmers, the Government of India started PM Kisan Yojana. Also, at present, almost all the farmers of India are taking advantage of it. Regarding the PM Kisan Yojana of the Government of India, you all know very well, how it is beneficial for the farmers. Many farmers in India are getting financial benefits by joining this scheme. For your information, let us tell you that under this scheme, Rs 6000 is sent to the accounts of farmers in three installments every year from the Central Government.

Farmers are waiting for the arrival of the 15th installment

As seen, the farmers of India have so far received the 14th installment of this scheme. At present, farmers are waiting for the 15th installment. It is feared that within a few months the 15th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will also be transferred to the accounts of the farmers. But, some farmers have been kept out of this scheme by the Government of India. Perhaps due to all these reasons, the number of farmers in the country is gradually decreasing due to various schemes of the government.

Also read: Farmers of Uttar Pradesh have been the maximum beneficiaries under the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, know what is the condition of your state.

81000 farmers have been considered ineligible for this scheme

A piece of big news is coming out from the state of Bihar that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, about 81,000 farmers of the state have been considered ineligible for this scheme, due to which they have been excluded from this scheme. Let us know which farmers of the state have been kept out of PM Kisan Yojana.

Know which farmers will not get the benefit.

-Family of farmers appointed to government posts.

-Institutional landholders.

-They were serving or retired officers and employees of the state or central government.

-Farmer earning more than Rs 10 thousand per month.

-Pensioners, Engineers, Doctors and Lawyers families etc.

-Only these farmers will get the benefit of the scheme.

-Small and economically weak farmers.

-Landholding farmer families etc.

Also read: Changes in the rules of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, update e-KYC soon

Apply for PM Kisan Yojana like this

-To apply under this scheme from home, farmers will have to visit the official website of PM Kisan, from where they can easily apply online.

-Check your name in the farmer list in this way.

-To see his name in the PM Kisan list, the farmer will first have to visit the official website of the scheme.

-After this go to the 'Beneficiary List' tab on the right side of the screen.

-After this, select the details from the drop-down such as state, district, sub-district, block, and village.

-After this, you have to tap on Get Report.

-After this, the Beneficiary List details will appear in front of you on the screen.

-PM Kisan Helpline Number for farmer assistance

For your information, let us tell you that our farmer brothers can contact us by email at pmkisan-ict@gov.in and helpline number 155261 or 1800115526 for any problem related to this scheme.

The process of registration for the grant to be given under the Agricultural Mechanization Scheme will be started from October 10, 2023. During this time, farmers of Bihar state can register and get grants on 110 types of agricultural implements.

After the arrival of mechanisation in farming, there is a continuous change in the condition of farmers. New machines are being constructed keeping in mind the convenience of farmers through agricultural companies. Also, plans are also issued by the Government of India to buy agricultural equipment. In this chain, the Bihar government has launched the Agricultural Mechanization Scheme to provide benefits of agricultural equipment to the small farmers of the state.

40 to 80 percent grant on agricultural implements

Under this scheme, the farmers of the state are provided with 40 to 80 percent grant facility for purchasing agricultural equipment. Applications of farmers are sought every year for this scheme of the government. Also, the Bihar government has made a big announcement regarding the agricultural mechanisation scheme. From October 10, 2023, the process of registration for the farmers of Bihar state will be started in the agricultural mechanisation scheme.

Also read: Farmers will get agricultural equipment cheaply, government giving 50% subsidy

Grants are being given on 110 agricultural implements by Bihar government

Under the Agricultural Mechanisation Scheme, the farmers of Bihar are provided subsidies on 110 types of best agricultural implements. These farming equipment is possible in facilitating almost every work related to farming. For example, ploughing, sowing, weeding, irrigation, harvesting and many other works of farm can be completed in minutes. For these agricultural machines, the Bihar government has prepared a plan for a cost of about Rs 119 crore in the year 2023-24.

The registration process will start from October 10

If the farmers of Bihar state want to take advantage under the agricultural mechanisation scheme, then they should complete the process of registration from October 10, 2023 to get a grant on the purchase of agricultural implements. Actually, this process of registration will continue for 1 month which means till November 10, 2023. During this time, interested farmers can apply for this scheme.

Extremely important documents for the plan

Aadhar card

Bank passbook

mobile number

email id

Registration process in agricultural mechanisation scheme

To get the benefit of this scheme, farmers will have to visit the official website of Bihar Agriculture Department portal.

After visiting the website, you have to click on the agricultural mechanisation scheme option of the home page. Then you have to complete the process of registration under the agricultural mechanisation scheme.

Along with farming, beekeeping can also increase the income of farmers. Keeping this in mind, Bihar Horticulture Directorate has started Beekeeping and Honey Mission Scheme. Under this scheme, 90 percent subsidy will be given to the farmers doing beekeeping. To increase the income of farmers, a scheme for beekeeping is being issued by Bihar Horticulture Directorate. This scheme is being run in the name of Bee Keeping and Honey Mission. Actually, under this scheme, grants are given to beekeeping farmers. 75 percent subsidy is given to general category farmers and 90 percent subsidy is given to SC, ST by the state government. Provision for grant on equipment for beekeeping such as honey processing, bottling, honey testing and bee boxes has been made. It is noteworthy that under the National Horticulture Mission and Chief Minister Horticulture Mission Scheme, 75 percent of the total grant is provided for General Caste and 90 percent grant is provided for Scheduled Caste.

Bihar government is encouraging honey production

Bihar government will provide 75,000 bee boxes and hives to farmers to encourage honey production. For your information, let us tell you that only farmers registered on DBT portal can apply for this. Along with the boxes, beekeeper hives will also be provided. There will be 8 frames present in the hive with the queen, drones and workers. The inner walls of all frames will be completely covered with bees and brood. Along with this, grant will also be given on honey extraction equipment for extracting honey.

Also read: you can earn lakhs by beekeeping

Benefits of beekeeping

If farmers do it as a business, it has a lot of benefits. At the same time, it also helps a lot in pollination of crops. This increases crop production. Farmers can also earn good profits by beekeeping and selling the honey produced from it in the markets.

Apply like this to avail the scheme

To apply online, first of all you have to go to the official website of Horticulture Department http://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/. After this select the scheme option on the home page. After this you click on Integrated Horticulture Development Mission Scheme. Then apply for beekeeping. After this the registration form will open. After this, fill all the requested information carefully. After filling all the information, submit it. Then your application will be successfully submitted.

Wheat under Rabi crops is a major crop selected by farmers as a major crop of food grains. Today we are going to provide you information about two agricultural implements related to harvesting this crop, through which you can cut many acres of crop within a few hours. Farmers and the government want the production and quality of crops across India to increase. Because, both the farmer and the government will benefit from this. But this will only be possible when crop production work is done at a low cost. The only option for this is to use modern agricultural implements, so that time, labour and cost can be saved. With this, farmers will also be able to get good profits. In such a situation, today we will talk about 2 such modern agricultural machinery, which make the harvesting of wheat very easy.

Tractor driven reaper binder

For your information, tell me that the cutter bar is cut off through this machine, then tied in bridges. After this, the transmission system is dropped on one side. The main thing is that with the help of this machine, the work of harvesting and bonding is done very cleanly.

Also read: Modern agricultural machinery for land preparation Power harrow functionality: This can be harvested at the rate of about 0.40 hectares/hr. This costs about Rs 1050/- hour. Price: The estimated price of this machine is around 2 to 3 lakh rupees.

Automated vertical conveyor reaper

Farmers, we should tell you that it is a very useful machine for small and medium farmers to harvest wheat. This machine has a hardcore bar on the front side, so there is a transmission system behind. Along with this, the reaper has a diesel engine of about 5 horsepower, which works for wheels and cutters. Price: The estimated cost of this machine is about 100000/-. Functionality: The cost of harvesting from this machine comes to around Rs 1100 per hectare. Its functioning capacity is about 0.21 hectares per hour.

Also read: To buy these agricultural implements a good source of income for Reaper farmers, you can contact local companies in your area, which create agricultural implements.  Let us explain that you will get this agricultural machinery at a very low price.

 As you know, currently the paddy harvesting season is going on. Every year the governments of Punjab and Haryana talk about imposing strictness on farmers and stopping them from burning stubble. But, in reality, farmers are continuously busy burning stubble. For this reason, due to the pollution being spread due to stubble burning, the AQI i.e. Air Quality Index of Delhi-NCR is continuously increasing towards dangerous levels. Like previous years, the threat of stubble has started increasing in the states of Punjab and Haryana this year too. Let us tell you that despite the strictness of the governments of both the states, farmers are seen burning stubble in the open fields. The smoke rising due to stubble burning is proving fatal for the breathing of the people of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR. The monitoring done by CPCB in Delhi-NCR has reported an average AQI of 263. Because of this, people are at risk of serious diseases.

Stubble is being continuously set on fire in the states of Punjab and Haryana. As the paddy harvesting season is progressing, the cases of stubble burning are also increasing continuously. Due to the smoke and pollution generated by stubble burning, the AQI of many cities of Haryana including Delhi-NCR has reached very poor levels.

Stubble is being burnt without fear in Punjab

Even though it is being claimed that the cases of stubble burning are decreasing in the state of Punjab, the process of openly burning stubble is also continuing. In Derabassi around Chandigarh, stubble was seen burning openly on the side of the highway. Today, if you pass through any national highway in Punjab and Haryana, you will see burnt-black fields on the side of the road. Where the stubble will be seen completely reduced to ashes, farmers cleverly set fire to the stubble in their fields and then leave their fields, so that no legal action can be taken against them.

Also read: Haryana government plans to save environment from residues like stubble etc.

In Haryana, conscious farmers are managing stubble properly.

For your information, let us tell you that there are farmers who believe in managing the stubble instead of burning it. In Naggal village of Panchkula, farmers were seen using the stubble as fertilizer in the fields and directly sowing wheat seeds through a Super Seeder machine. These farmers say that the farmers who can buy expensive machines are the ones who manage the stubble. But, small and marginal farmers have no option other than burning the stubble.

What complaints do farmers have against the government?

In Mankaiya village of Panchkula, some farmers are making heaps of stubble after traditionally harvesting the paddy crop. But, they also complain that instead of employing laborers, they are managing the stubble to burn it. But, they have neither received any assistance nor been given any kind of grant from the government. They have to manage the stubble at their own expense.

Also read: Farmers became aware of the pollution caused by stubble, the percentage of cases reduced in these states

Cases have decreased significantly from before

There has been a decline in the cases of stubble burning in Punjab this year as compared to last year. So far, incidents of stubble burning have been reported at 1764 places in the state. These figures are the lowest in the last 2 years. In the same period, 4327 cases were registered so far in 2021 and 3114 cases in 2022. If we talk about Haryana state, 714 cases of stubble burning have been reported this season. However, if compared to last year, 893 cases had been reported so far last year. If the government of Haryana-Punjab states makes the farmers fully aware and provides them resources, then the challenge of stubble can be rid of. Let us tell you that the recorded AQI of some cities of Haryana is frightening. 255 air quality index was recorded in Karnal-243, Rohtak-182, Jind-155, Faridabad-322, Bahadurgarh-284, Kaithal-269, Kurukshetra-256 and Gurugram.

Farmers will get fertilisers at the rate of 1350 rupees in rabi season as usual. The Indian government has also announced a grant of 22303 crore rupees for this. Actually, this information was given by the central minister of India, Anurag Thakur in a cabinet meeting to the media. With the sowing of rabi crops, it is a big challenge for farmers to fulfil the needs of fertilisers. 

Farmers face different issues due to the increase in the rate of fertilisers. But, on this Dussehra, the Indian government has stopped the inflation on fertiliser prices as a gift to the farmers. Farmers will get fertilisers this rabi season at the usual rate of 1350 per bag.The Indian government has also announced a grant of 22303 crore rupees for this. This information was given by the central minister of India, Anurag Thakur in a cabinet meeting to the media. 

The grant of 22303 rupees 

The Indian government has issued a subsidy of 22303 crore rupees to control the price of fertilisers in this rabi season to provide sympathy to farmers. After this announcement from the Indian government, farmers will get the fertilisers this rabi season at the previous rate of 1350 rupees per bag. For your reference let us know that the Indian government has strictly said no to increase the price of fertilisers.

Read this also: this kharif season, a record consumption of DAP and Urea has been observed.

What is the price right now 

In every season, some ups and downs are always seen in the prices of fertilisers. But, this rabi season the Indian government has gifted farmers with a big budget to maintain the balance in price of fertilisers. In a press conference, Cabinet minister Anurag Thakur said that in the upcoming season of rabi crops the base of grant will be nitrogen- 47.2 per kg, phosphorus- 20.42 rupees per kg, potash- 2.38 per kg, sulphur- 1.89 rupees per kg. Because of this rule of the government, farmers have been provided a grant of 22303 crore rupees.

What will be the price of each bag 

Farmers buy fertiliser according to each bag, and they also need  to pay for it on that basis. According to the cabinet minister, currently Ammonium phosphate (DAP) will be provided at previous rates that is 1350 rupees per bag. Along with this, nitrogen phosphorus and potassium (NPK) will be provided at a rate of 1470 per bag. According to the government, this step has been taken to provide farmers a big relief.