As Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma cannot remain a silent spectator when ancient Hindu temples and monasteries are captured by Islamists. He
UP wheat purchase godowns and centres to be geo-tagged
India
Published: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 10:15 [IST]
Lucknow, Jan 30: After above-par procurement of paddy, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to start wheat purchase from April 1.
Asking officials to ensure farmers welfare once again, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday instructed them that farmers should not face any kind of problem at the purchase centres and storage godowns.
Adequate arrangements should be made to protect wheat across the state, he said. The minimum support price of wheat has been fixed at Rs 1,975 per quintal, an increase of Rs 50 as compared to the previous year. In every case, farmers should get the benefit of MSP, he said.
Jan 09, 2021, 13:18 IST
By B.Priyadarshini
Rythu Bandhu scheme also known as the Farmer s Investment Support Scheme (FISS) is a welfare program started by the Telangana government to support farmers investment in two crops a year.
What is the main aim of Rythu Bandhu?
The main aim of Rythu Bandhu is to provide financial aid for the purchase of seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, labour and other investments in the field. Under Rythu Bandu, every farmer in Telangana is likely to receive Rs. 5000 per acre of land as investment for two seasons Rabi (Yasangi) and Kharif (Rainy) season. The amount will be directly credited into the farmer s bank account. The farmers can withdraw the money through micro ATMs in the state.