Rajasthan's Chief Minister Sharma to Disburse ₹700 Crore to Over 7 Million Farmers Today
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Jaipur, Dec 13 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, is set to launch a multitude of welfare projects aimed at supporting farmers during the upcoming state-level farmers' conference in Ajmer this Friday. This gathering celebrates the first anniversary of the current state government and is designed to aid countless farmers across the region.
A key feature of this initiative is the direct transfer of ₹700 crore as the second tranche of the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi to the bank accounts of over 70 lakh farmers throughout the state via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Further financial assistance will also be made available under various programs.
Moreover, an amount exceeding ₹28 crore will be allocated to 15,983 farmers for drip and fountain plants through different schemes, which includes support for drip irrigation systems, underlining the government's dedication to enhancing agricultural infrastructure and sustainability.
In addition, over ₹74 crore will be distributed among more than 17,000 farmers for various projects such as constructing farm ponds, laying pipelines, fencing, building pits, procuring agricultural equipment, organic fertilizers, and ₹80 crore for the installation of solar pumps through DBT.
Furthermore, an assistance package of ₹200 crore will be routed to 3,25,000 animal breeders in the state, also via DBT. To bolster agricultural education, a direct benefit transfer incentive of ₹22 crore will be awarded to 10,500 girl students pursuing studies in agriculture.
On this day, CM Sharma will inaugurate the distribution of Gau Kashth machines across 100 Gaushalas, the Mukhyamantri Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana, and the Camel Conservation and Development Mission. Additionally, the launch of 200 new bulk milk coolers and 1,000 new milk collection centers will take place. As part of the Gopal Credit Card Scheme, 20,000 cowherds will receive interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh.
During the event, 15,000 farmers will be granted ₹300 crore for solar pumps under the PM Kusum-B scheme, along with approvals for ₹10 crore for the first installment of warehouse construction in village service cooperative societies. Additionally, the registration process for farmers through Agritech from Sikar district and the application for boundary knowledge via online mediums and consent division transfer will commence.
The Chief Minister had previously declared that the second installment of the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi would be released to farmers, reinforcing the administration's commitment to supporting the agricultural community. Additional funding under the Rajasthan Agriculture Infrastructure Mission for farm ponds, as well as Gopal Credit Cards for livestock farmers, new milk coolers, and milk collection centers, is also on the agenda.
