Topic
direct benefit transfer
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Policy & trade, Andhra PradeshFertilizers to be delivered to the farmers at their homes: Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh announced Rs 13,500 of support for farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, with Rythu Bharosa Kendras set up to deliver seeds and other inputs within 48 hours of an order.
- Policy & trade, Madhya PradeshShivraj Singh Chouhan provides relief fund of Rs 4,000 for PM Samman Nidhi beneficiary farmersMadhya Pradesh will pay farmers registered under PM Samman Nidhi an extra Rs 4,000 a year, taking their total yearly support to Rs 10,000, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced.
- Policy & trade, PunjabAnnouncement of subsidy on wheat seeds brings smiles and happiness to the homes of farmersPunjab has approved a 2020-21 wheat seed subsidy giving farmers certified seed at half cost for up to 5 acres, with the payment credited to their bank accounts.
- Policy & trade, PunjabPunjab government to give MSP by means of direct bank transferPunjab will pay MSP directly into farmers' bank accounts in the coming procurement season after the Centre refused the state another exemption from direct benefit transfer.