Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 31 –
Haryana Cabinet minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has given a New Year gift to the state’s paddy farmers by releasing Rs. 90 crore as bonus for drought relief. After releasing the bonus online from his office, he held a pre-budget discussion with officers of agriculture, horticulture, and other allied departments.
The Agriculture Minister directed the officers to make comprehensive plans for the upcoming budget and emphasized drafting plans focused on the holistic welfare of farmers. He directed them to prioritize the procurement of all 24 crops at the MSP fixed by the central government.
Under immediate relief measures, an amount of Rs. 2,000 per acre has been disbursed to farmers as part of the drought relief scheme announced by Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, amounting to Rs. 90 crore. This initiative aims to support paddy farmers facing adverse climatic conditions.
During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the implementation of various government schemes and stressed creating awareness among farmers about welfare initiatives launched by the central and state governments.
He directed officers to present the status report of departmental commitments and ensure timely implementation of announced schemes.
