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 Our Farmer can earn a good income by cultivating bottle gourds of the Narendra Shivani variety. Apart from vegetables, gourd is used in preparing sweets, raita, pickle, kofta, kheer, etc. Various types of medicines are also manufactured from it. Because of the benefits of eating bottle gourd, doctors also advise patients to consume it. These days, the bottle gourd grown by the Agriculture Faculty of Mangalyatan University located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh has become the center of attraction. The reason is that its color and taste are similar to that of the common gourd. But, it looks completely different. The length of the gourd of the Narendra Shivani variety is about five feet. Professors and students of the Faculty of Agriculture have just prepared this bottle of gourd crop for obtaining seeds. Farmers can get excellent profits from the production of this variety of crops.

Bottle gourd farmers are being made aware

Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. PK Dashora says that this gourd is being grown in the university to make farmers aware and to prepare pure seeds. He says that bottle gourd is a unique vegetable that is also used as medicine, musical instruments, decorations, etc. He has said that the university will make the farmers aware as well as train them to earn good profits from the improved varieties.

Also read: Know complete information about how bottle gourd is cultivated.

What do experts have to say on this?

Let us tell you that the Chairman of the Agriculture Department, Prof. Pramod Kumar says that this bottle gourd crop was sown in July. The average production of this variety is 700-800 quintals per hectare. Its yield can be up to one thousand quintals per hectare. The taste and nutrients of this variety are similar to other species. It contains protein 0.2 percent, fat 0.1 percent, fiber 0.8 percent, sugar 2.5 percent, energy 12 kcal, and moisture 96.1 percent. Besides, round fruit variety Narendra Shishir has also been produced. Its seeds will also be ready by December.

How to cultivate bottle gourd

For your information, to cultivate this species of bottle gourd, choose good quality bottle gourd seeds. While selecting a bottle gourd farm, choose a good location. To sow its seeds, choose good weather between March and April. The distance between gourd plants should be 1.5-2.5 meters. Irrigate the plants regularly.

Nandini Krishak Samriddh Yojana and Cow Promotion Schemes are being provided. Based on all these schemes, the state government is providing many other types of assistance along with subsidy amounts to the farmers or those opening dairies.

 The Uttar Pradesh government is running various types of schemes regarding cow rearing. The main objective of the Uttar Pradesh government is to encourage cow breeding as well as increase milk production in the state. The state government is running Gopalak Yojana, Nand Baba Yojana, Nandini Krishak Samriddh Yojana, and cow promotion schemes in the state for the rearing of cow breeds in the state. Based on all these schemes, the state government is providing a huge amount of subsidy along with various other types of help to the farmers or those opening dairies. The state government is currently running the Nandini Krishak Samridhi Yojana. Under this scheme, the Yogi government will provide up to 50 percent grants in three parts on projects worth Rs 62 lakh.

The subsidy will be given to cows of major breeds.

The Uttar Pradesh government will provide this grant amount in three parts. But, there will be some major conditions of the state government for this. Any person can take advantage of this scheme only after fulfilling these conditions. The state government will allocate funds only for rearing cows which give more milk in terms of milk production. Cows of these species include indigenous cows of Tharparkar, Gill breed, and Sahiwal cows. To avail the benefit of this scheme, cattle farmers will have to show about 10 children of these breeds, after which they will be able to avail about 25 percent of the grant amount. To avail the benefits of this scheme, you will have to apply by 25th October.

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How to apply to avail benefits of this scheme.

For this, you will have to fill out the form by clicking on its official website www.animalhusb.upsdc.gov.in. Along with this, they must show their own or leased area for animal husbandry. Only registered farmers of Uttar Pradesh state will be able to avail the benefit of this scheme. Farmers should have about three years of experience related to cow rearing. Along with this, the beneficiaries who have already availed of the benefits of Kamdhenu will not be able to avail of its benefits. 

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What documents will be required to avail the benefits of the scheme?

For your information, let us tell you that to avail the benefit of this scheme, keep all the official ID cards provided by the state government or the center safe with you, so that you do not face any problems while applying. For this, you need to have an Aadhar card, original residence proof, land details, bank account details, mobile number, and passport-size photo.

The Uttar Pradesh government had organized Shri Anna Mahotsav from October 27 to 29, 2023. This three-day program was organized at Jupiter Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in the state. In this, those farmers were honored who had made significant contributions in millet production. To increase awareness regarding millets and the benefits of their cultivation, the Uttar Pradesh government had organized Shri Anna Mahotsav. The main objective of this program was to promote the use of millets and to recognize the efforts of progressive farmers who have made significant contributions in millet production. 

Also, this event, which took place just before Krishi Kumbh, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Shri Anna Mahotsav was a state level event. Farmers from different divisions came together to share their experiences and knowledge. On the inaugural day, farmers from six divisions gathered to discuss the cultivation and consumption of millets. Farmers from five divisions participated on the second day. Also, on the last day, farmers from seven divisions participated in the program. Altogether, fifty progressive farmers from each division were part of the event. 

What is the main objective of Shri Anna Mahotsav

The main objective of Shri Anna Mahotsav is to create awareness among both the general public and farmers about the cultivation and consumption of millets within the state. It is a fact that millets are making their own place across the world for their many health benefits and their role in sustainable agriculture. To give more promotion to millets, around 40 stalls of various millets-based food products were set up during the event. This gave the attendees an opportunity to taste and appreciate a variety of dishes made from millets.

Also read: India is the largest producer of grains, government is taking steps to increase production

Farmers will also be honoured

Apart from promoting awareness about millets, the state government had also announced a scheme to honor farmers who have made significant contributions to millet production. Its objective is to make more and more farmers aware about the cultivation of millets and encourage them to adopt it across the state.

Sustainable agriculture will be promoted

Shri Anna Mahotsav is not just a festival of millets, it is an exercise towards making it a major part of the agricultural landscape of Uttar Pradesh. By involving farmers in this campaign, the government is likely to start the millets revolution. Apart from promoting sustainable agriculture, its consumption will also bring great improvement in the health and nutrition of the citizens.

Lakhs of farmers in the state will benefit from the new announcements of the government. In these schemes, there has been mention of providing direct economic benefits to the farmers ranging from crops and irrigation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has presented the budget in Uttar Pradesh. Some big gifts have been provided to the farmers in this budget. 

Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh Government, Suresh Khanna has announced it while presenting the budget. These new announcements of the government will benefit lakhs of farmers in the state. In these schemes, there is mention of irrigation of crops and providing direct economic benefits to the farmers. 

These facilities were announced in the UP budget 

The Uttar Pradesh government has lifted the ban on new private tube well connections in the dark zone. About one lakh farmers will benefit from this decision of the Uttar Pradesh government. Along with this, the price of early varieties of sugarcane has been increased from Rs 350 to Rs 370 for the crushing season 2023-2024. The price of common variety sugarcane has been increased from Rs 340 to Rs 360. Along with this, the price of unsuitable varieties of sugarcane has been increased from Rs 335 to Rs 355. Along with this, seasonal tariff benefits and the facility of temporary electrical connectors have also been provided for the irrigation of Rabi crops in the Bundelkhand area. 

Also read: This scheme of the Center will help in reducing water consumption and expenses of farmers.

Yogi government increased the pension of women farmers 

In the budget, the Uttar Pradesh government has also provided a lot of benefits to those women farmers whose husbands have died. Earlier, ₹500 per month was being provided by the government as a destitute women's pension. But, now it has been increased to a 3thousand rupees. Under the Women Farmer Empowerment Project, these women will also be provided technical support by forming 200 producer groups.