Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 2-
Haryana cabint minister Shyam Singh Rana today lauded the visionary steps taken by the Union Cabinet to protect farmers' interests. He expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister,Shivraj Singh Chouhan for their commitment to the welfare of farmers. In a statement, Sh. Rana said that the Cabinet has approved a one-time special package for Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) at the rate of Rs. 3,500 per metric tonne in addition to the existing Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme.
With a total financial cost of Rs. 3,850 crore, the initiative ensures the availability of DAP at affordable prices despite global market volatility and geopolitical challenges, providing significant relief to the farmers.
He emphasised that this package reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to empowering hard working farmers. Since April 2024, over Rs. 6,475 crore has been allocated for special DAP packages, showcasing a proactive approach to addressing farmers’ needs. The availability of affordable DAP will reduce the financial burden on farmers and boost agricultural productivity during the upcoming Kharif and Rabi seasons, added the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister.