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After farming, animal husbandry is the second largest business for farmers. Many farmers like to do animal husbandry with farming, because animal husbandry is a very profitable deal with farming. More and more green and dry fodder for animals is obtained from farming. This is the reason that the government also brings various good schemes for livestock farmers, so that livestock farmers can be benefited as much as possible. Agriculture is the main means of income of the farmer, through which most of the livestock farmers of India can also meet the requirements.

Most farmers are unable to build houses for cattle due to weak economic conditions. Animals generally suffer in cold weather. Because the need for the house is the most during the winter. To protect animals from rain and cold, it is necessary to build sheds for animals. The government is providing a grant of Rs 1 lakh 60 thousand to the farmers to build sheds or houses for animals.

How much benefit will you get

MNREGA cattle shed scheme will provide wide scale benefits to farmers. Significantly, farmers have to face shortage of milk in milch animals in general during the cold season. Actually, the main reason for this is the lack of proper house or shed for animals in the cold season. Under the MNREGA cattle shed scheme, subsidy is provided by the government to the farmers on the construction of houses for animals. This will ensure proper care of the animals. Urinal tanks etc. can also be arranged in the shed. This will not only take care of the animals but will also increase the income of the farmers. Also, the standard of living of farmers will improve.

Also read: How to take care of milch animals in cold

MNREGA Cattle Shed Scheme

This grant is provided to livestock farmers on building houses for animals. This scheme provides funds to build houses to save animals from cold or rain. By building a house for animals, farmers will be able to take care of their animals and will also be able to increase the milking capacity of the animal. MNREGA cattle shed scheme will provide comprehensive benefits to farmers.

How much benefit does MNREGA cattle shed get

Under the MNREGA cattle shed scheme, farmers are given a grant of Rs 1 lakh 60 thousand for building cattle sheds. The benefit of this scheme is given to the farmers through the bank. The money received from this scheme is in a way a loan for the farmers whose interest rate is very low.

Also read: Cattle farmers can get 800 litres of milk from this breed of cow

Who will get the benefit under the scheme

Some of the eligibility conditions for the benefit under MNREGA Cattle Shed Scheme are as follows.

The benefit of this scheme will be provided only to Indian farmers. The number of animals must be at least 3 or more.

Mandatory Documents for the Scheme

It is mandatory to have some necessary documents to apply in this scheme to build houses for animals. Such as – Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Farmer Registration, Bank Passbook, Mobile Number, Email ID (if any)

Procedure to apply for the scheme

To get a grant in the scheme to build a house for animals, contact the nearest government bank branch. SBI provides loans under this scheme. Fill the application form in the branch itself and submit it. In this way, the benefit of this scheme will be received by the farmers.

After harvesting the banana from the virtual stem, the bananas are separated from the bunch in different hands. After this, put these hands in the water tank of alum @ 1 gram alum per 2.5 liters of water. After dipping these banana hands for about 3 minutes, take them out. The alum solution removes the natural wax on the banana peels and also cleans the insect debris on the fruit. It acts as a natural disinfectant. After this, the second tank contains anti-fungal liquid Huwa San, inside which there is hydrogen peroxide with liquid silver components which acts as an antifungal, which does not allow the fungus to grow.

Also read: Demand for indigenous bananas rises abroad, banana exports worth Rs 327 crore

Hua San is a biocide and is effective against all types of bacteria, viruses, yeast, mold and spore makers. Legionella is also effective against pneumophila. Environmentally friendly – practically becomes 100% degradable to water and oxygen. Its use does not create odor, does not change the taste of treated foods. Effectiveness and long-term effects are observed even at very high water temperatures. Rated as safe for consumption at the recommended dosage rate. No carcinogenic or mutagenic effect, does not react with ammonium-ions. It can be stored for a long time. No side effects of any kind have been observed from using at the 3% recommended rate. In this solution, dip the banana hands for 3 minutes. Dissolve Huwa san @ 1 ml per litre of water to make a solution. In this way, 250 ml of Huva San liquid is poured into a 500 liter water tank. After removing the bananas from these solutions, place the bananas on the surface of the mesh on a good drainage floor with a high-speed fan to remove excess water from the bananas. In this way, the initial preparation of bananas is done. Packed in specially designed cartons. Bananas prepared in this way are easily repaired or sent to foreign markets.

What is Huwa-san?

 The process of combining hydrogen peroxide and silver stabilizer is unique worldwide and is based on the original Huva-San technology, which was further developed in ROM technology over the past 15 years.

Also read: Cold wave affecting banana production

 This technique is unique because no other stabilizing agent such as acid is required to stabilize the peroxide. All this makes Huwa-San Technology's products non-residual and extremely powerful disinfectant. Huwa-San is a one stop biocidal product that is effective against bacteria, fungi, yeast, spores, viruses and even mycobacteria and hence this products can be used in many areas to disinfect water, surfaces, tools and even large empty areas through evaporation.

Over the past 15 years, Hueva-San products were extensively tested on a laboratory scale and on numerous field trials around the world. The abundance of information within HUA-San's broad application spectrum along with technical knowledge has been the key to worldwide success.

 Huwa-San has been thoroughly researched and developed in lab and field test settings, it is completely safe and as a result, HUA-SAN products meet the latest standards for disinfection.

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.

Also read: How to take care of milch animals in winter

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. 

Also read: Cow-based Farming: This is the real proof of cow-based farming in India and its benefits.

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.

Small farmers in India will now have easier access to financing. Let us inform you that the Modi administration will shortly introduce a new programme through which small and marginal farmers linked with ARDB would benefit from loans and related services. The national government will shortly introduce a new strategy for the country's small farmers. Actually, Union Cooperative Minister Amit Shah is about to initiate a computerization initiative for Agricultural and Rural Development Banks and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies.

According to the official release, Amit Shah will oversee the computerization of ARDB and RCS throughout the states and union territories. The programme is being organised by the Ministry of Cooperation with the assistance of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The Ministry has made a crucial step by computerising the offices of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and Registrars of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) in states and union territories.

Organised by Ministry of Cooperation with the help of NCDC

The Ministry of Cooperation is organising this programme in partnership with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The project would completely computerise the offices of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and Registrars of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) in States/Union Territories, which is a key step made by the Ministry of Cooperation. According to the statement, this initiative would modernise the cooperative sector while increasing efficiency, where the entire cooperative system will be placed onto a single digital platform.

Also to read: farmers to get benefits of government schemes through cooperative societies

ARDB to continue computerising 1851 units

According to the announcement, 1,851 ARDB units throughout 13 states and territories would be computerised. These will be linked to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). This means that regularly used software will be based on a single national software. This programme will improve operational efficiency, accountability, and transparency at ARDB by standardising business processes using the Common Accounting System (CAS) and Management Information System (MIS). The strategy will let small and marginal farmers to benefit from ARDB acreage and related services via Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).

Farmers' income will double under the Kisan Vikas Patra Yojana in a few months. Farmer brothers can get in touch with their local post office to take advantage of the program's benefits.

Even if you are a farmer, this information will be quite useful if you do not invest. The government has implemented a system in which investing can result in significant rewards. The Post Office Department has introduced the Kisan Vikas Patra Scheme, which promises farmers high returns on their investments. We'd like to advise you that the government has upped the interest rate on this scheme. Farmers who invest in the project will earn a 7.5 percent interest rate.

A plan has been released to support farmers.

The government launched this programme to provide farmers more financial clout. One kind of lump sum investing plan is this one. The farmer simply needs to deposit the money once under this plan. The scheme's most notable aspect is that the farmers' money would double in the allotted period. Instead of 120 months, the amount will double under the plan in 115 months.

Also  read: Farmers will profit as the "Meri Policy Mere Haath" campaign continues.

Information related to these schemes.

We would like to tell you that as of April 1, the Central Government has raised the annual investment rate on Kisan Vikas Patra from 7.2% to 7.5%. Currently, the money applied for under the system will quadruple in a mere 115 months. The maturity time, which was formerly 123 months, has also been shortened by the government. However, it is just 120 months at the moment. All post offices and major banks in India are doing this programme. Farmers can speak with representatives at the post office if they would like to invest in this programme. Brothers can contribute to this plan with a minimum of one thousand rupees. We would like to inform you that there is now no limit on the maximum account.

Also read: In support of farmers, the state government has launched the Devaranya Yojana.

Documents needed to get the scheme's benefits

Under the Kisan Vikas Patra Yojana, the farmer's household members are all eligible to register an account. The candidate must visit the post office and speak with an official in order to receive the benefits of the programme. In addition, the form has to be completed. The applicant will receive a Kisan Vikas Patra certificate as soon as the account is created. The applicant must bring the required paperwork, including the KVP application form, age certificate, passport size photo, and Aadhar card, when he applies under the scheme. Candidates ought to bring their phones along for the ride.

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.

India's villages are the foundation of economic development and the Indian agriculture industry is an important part of the country's economy. Millions of families depend on and are responsible for Indian agriculture. Crop insurance plays an important role in helping farmers ensure the results of their hard work. We will discuss the importance of crop insurance and its benefits for farmers.

What is crop insurance? 

Crop insurance is a type of insurance that helps farmers protect their crops from irregular weather conditions. It gives farmers an opportunity to reduce their costs and ensure their income. Crop insurance schemes are run by the government, and they provide financial assistance to farmers in case of crop loss.

Agricultural Insurance Corporation

Crop Insurance Corporation is an important organization for the safety of farmers and protection of their farming in India. It is established by the government and works to protect the farmers of India from various types of natural disasters and extenuating circumstances. The main objective of Agricultural Insurance Corporation is to free the farmers from losses on their farming costs. This government scheme provides the facility to farmers to get insurance for their crops so that they can run their farming self-reliantly. For more information visit: www.aicofindia.com

https://policyholder.gov.in/crop-insurance , www.pmfby.gov.in and https://irdai.gov.in The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has a major role in the development and regulation of the insurance sector, including crop insurance, in India. There are various schemes under Agricultural Insurance Corporation, such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS), and Met Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) etc. Under these schemes, farmers can get their crops insured to protect them from various natural calamities such as floods, drought, snowfall, rain, diseases, pests etc.

Benefits of crop insurance

Investment Protection: Crop insurance provides farmers with protection of their investments. When a farmer insures his crops, he is protected against losses caused by irregular weather conditions. This strengthens the economic condition of farmers and gives them self-support to invest. 

Also read: Farmers in UP are less interested in crop insurance

Security of farmers' income: Crop insurance provides farmers with security of their main income source. If a farmer's crop suffers any kind of damage, then crop insurance provides him financial help. With this the farmer can ensure the financial security of his family.

Increase in agricultural production: Provision of crop insurance makes farmers feel more secure and gives them courage to increase agricultural production. When farmers are sure that their hard work is not going to result in crop loss, they are more enthusiastic and try to produce more.

Improvement of Agricultural Literature: Crop insurance improves the economic condition of farmers and makes them more structured towards more education and literary development. As a result, the level of agricultural literature also increases and farmers have more knowledge, which also improves their agricultural production.

Social Security: Farmers also get a sense of social security through crop insurance. If there is any loss in the farmer's crop, he does not need to face much social conditions. He is able to support his family and can help other members of the society.

Also read: Farmers can avail the benefits of crop insurance scheme

Suggestions and technical assistance: Crop insurance schemes give farmers a chance to do farming with new techniques and better technologies. Government and insurance companies often provide suggestions and technical assistance to farmers for better farming, which makes farmers more excited and aware.

Savings and investment opportunity: Crop insurance provides farmers with security for their savings and investments. When a farmer gets his crops insured, he gets a chance to strengthen his economic structure. With this, the farmer can invest and save more to improve his economic condition.

Farming without stress: With crop insurance, the farmer can do farming without stress. When their crops are protected by insurance, they can do farming without worrying about weather conditions. This reduces the mental pressure of the farmer and he can work more efficiently.

To avail the benefits of PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana, candidate farmers can register by visiting the official site. Under this scheme, farmers will be given three thousand rupees. Various schemes are being run by the government to help the farmers. Let us tell you that one of these schemes is PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana. Under this scheme, the government is providing a pension of three thousand rupees per month to the farmers. Only farmers between 18 to 40 years of age are eligible to apply for this scheme. The investment amount is determined according to the age of the applicant. If you apply for this program at the age of 18 years. This is why you will have to invest Rs 55 per month. If you apply at the age of 40, you will have to invest Rs 200 per month.

After what age will you get pension?

Let us tell you that when you turn 60 years of age, after that you get a pension of Rs 3000 per month. Apply by visiting any nearby public service center. After this you will have to give all your necessary documents to the VLE. After this he will include your application in the scheme. Apart from this, you can apply for the scheme yourself by visiting the official website of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana. Farmers with less than two hectares of land can apply for this scheme.

Documents required to apply

To avail the benefits of the scheme, a farmer must have cultivable land of 2 hectares or less. The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 40 years. It is mandatory to have important documents like Aadhar card, mobile number, passport size photo, identity card, age certificate, income certificate, farm Khasra Khatauni, bank account passbook.

Also read: Benefits of PM Kisaan Mandhan Yojna and how to apply

Method of registration

To register, first go to the official website. After this go to the homepage and login. Then the applicant has to fill his/her phone number to login. Now candidates enter the required information. Then candidates click on Generate OTP. After this an OTP will come on your registered mobile number. After this the empty box will have to be filled. Then submit the application form. At last you take print out of the page.

According to UP Gopalak Yojana, unemployed youth of the state will get loan facility of up to Rs 9 lakh to open a dairy farm. The benefit of this government scheme will be available to those people who have at least 5 milch animals. A unique scheme has been started by the Uttar Pradesh government for unemployed youth, so that the youth of the state can get employment opportunities. Also, he should be able to make positive improvements in his financial condition. Let us tell you that Yogi government has started Gopalak Yojana for the people of the state. Under this scheme, the youth of the state can open their own dairy farms. For this work, the state government will provide loan facility up to Rs 9 lakh to the youth. But, this scheme of the government is not for all the youth.

Also read: Good news for cow herders, you will get Rs 25,000 for buying a local cow in this state.

Under the Gopalak Yojana of Uttar Pradesh Government, only those youth of the state who have at least 5 or more animals will be able to apply. Let us further give you information about this scheme of the government in this article. So that the youth can apply easily.

Only milk producing animals will be included in the Gopalak scheme.

Cow-Buffalo means milch animals have been included in Gopalak Yojana. If you are a cattle rearer and also have a cattle shed, then also you can avail the benefit of loan from this scheme. But, keep in mind that the annual income of the applicant should not exceed Rs 1 lakh.

Also read: how to rear milk production animals in winter

Eligibility to avail benefits of Gopalak Yojana

Only the youth of the state will get the benefit of this scheme, that is, it is mandatory for the cattle rearer to be a permanent resident of UP. 

To avail the benefit of this scheme, the cattle owner must have at least 5 animals. 

The annual income of the applicant should be less than Rs 1 lakh.

 The applicant should also have an animal which has been purchased from the animal fair.

Many schemes are being run by the Central Government for the benefit of farmers. The objective of these schemes is to uplift the farmers economically as well as to overcome the challenges faced during farming. Various schemes are being run by the Central Government for farmers. Farmers get various types of support through these schemes. What are those schemes which support farmers financially? Along with this, they also help in other tasks related to farming.

PM Kisan Saman Nidhi Yojna

Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, 6 thousand rupees are provided to the farmers of India every year. Under this scheme, these rupees are transferred to the farmers in four installments. This means that this amount is made available to the farmers in three different installments of Rs 2 thousand each. If you want to take advantage of this scheme, then do not make any mistake while applying. For more information related to the scheme, farmers can contact PM Kisan Yojana helpline number 155261 or 1800115526 or 011-23381092.

Also read: 81000 beneficiaries were removed from the list of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna

PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana

Under the PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana issued by the Central Government, the government is providing a pension of Rs 3,000 per month to the farmers. Only farmers between 18 to 40 years of age are eligible to apply to avail the benefits of this scheme. When farmers reach 60 years of age, a pension of Rs 3,000 per month is sent to their account.

Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme

Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, financial security is provided to farmers against crop damage due to natural disasters, pests and diseases. Under the scheme, farmers have to pay a premium, on which the government gives subsidy. The central and state governments share the premium subsidy for non-subsidized crops in the ratio of 50:50. At the same time, the central government provides higher subsidy share for subsidized crops.

Farmers currently get the benefit of insurance coverage for their crops under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme. Also, farmers can get the benefit of insurance coverage for ponds, tractors, cattle, etc. under this scheme.

The central government is preparing to give a new gift to the farmers of India. According to media reports, efforts are being made by the Central Government to increase the benefits provided to farmers under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme. Because of this, farmers are likely to get relief soon. For information, let us tell you that under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme, currently, farmers get the benefit of insurance coverage for their crops. Modi government is currently making preparations to increase the scope of this insurance scheme. In the next few days, farmers can get the benefit of insurance coverage for ponds, tractors cattle, etc. under this scheme.

Positive Improvements in Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme

The central government led by PM Narendra Modi is soon preparing to give a special gift to the farmers across the country. News agency PTI has made this claim through government officials. For your information, let us tell you that it has been said in the report that the Central Government is trying to expand the scope of profits beyond crops under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme. Under this, preparations are underway to bring properties like ponds, tractors, cattle, palm trees, etc. under the crop insurance scheme.

Also read: Crop insurance and its benefits for farmers

Possibility of giving a new look to the portal

The Central Government may redesign the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana portal to expand the scope of the PM Crop Insurance Scheme. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana portal can be developed as a comprehensive platform. This will enable farmers to benefit from insurance coverage on assets other than crops. The government can easily make a provision of Rs 30 thousand crore for this.

Also read: Important Schemes Being Run by the Government in the Interest of Farmers

Farmers can get help from this app

Let us tell you that according to the report, this campaign of PMFBY can be further developed through AIDA. The AIDA app was launched in July this year. Under this app, registration of people will be done from door to door, so that PMFBY can be made more accessible to the farmers. Through this app, insurance intermediaries will not only be able to enroll farmers for crop insurance but will also be able to provide benefits of non-subsidy schemes to 4 crore farmers.

The Government of India has taken effective steps to ensure prices of essential food items in view of rising prices of commodities within the Indian market. Under this, the government has focused its attention on making the price of flour cheaper. Union Consumer and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal on Monday launched a new Bharat Atta scheme named ‘Bharat Atta’ at a concessional rate of Rs 27.50 per kg in New Delhi. The main objective of this scheme is to provide wheat flour at reasonable rates to the poor and weaker sections of the country. Minister Shri Piyush Goyal has started off 100 mobile vans for the sale of wheat flour under the Bharat brand. This flour will be provided at MRP of Rs 27.50 per kg. Retail sale of ‘Bharat’ brand flour will increase supply in the market at reasonable prices. Also, it will help in bringing down the prices of this important food item continuously.

Where to buy Bharat brand wheat flour from? 

It will be provided in 10 kg and 30 kg packets. Also, it will be available at all physical and mobile outlets of Kendriya Bhandar, NAFED and NCCF. Also, it will be extended to the remaining cooperative/retail shops.

Also read: Central governments big decision on buying wheat, wheat flour could get cheaper.

What does an open market scheme mean? 

Under the Open Market Sale Scheme [OMSS (D)], 2.5 lakh metric tonnes of wheat will be sold at the rate of Rs 21.50 per kg to semi-government and cooperative organizations i.e. Kendriya Bhandar, NCCF and NAFED for converting it into flour and selling it to the public. On this occasion, Shri Goyal said that due to the intervention of the Central Government, the prices of essential commodities have become stable. He further said that in the past, various steps were taken to reduce the prices of onion and tomato. Apart from this, to provide convenience to the consumers, Bharat Dal is also being provided by the Center at the price of Rs 60 per kg through Kendriya Bhandar, NAFED and NCCF.

PM Modi wants to help farmers - Piyush Goyal

In this context, he further said that farmers have also benefited greatly from all these efforts. Shri Goyal said that the produce of farmers is being purchased by the Centre. This has helped stabalize the prices of goods. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision is to help the consumers as well as the farmers.