Tag: Farmer Subsidy

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers in Rajnandgaon district to adopt Dhaincha (Sesbania) as green manure to improve soil fertility and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Farmers using Dhaincha can save up to three bags of urea per hectare while also receiving a 50 percent subsidy on cultivation costs.

Chhattisgarh expands micro-irrigation under PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana, benefiting over 19,000 farmers with sprinkler and drip systems, saving water and boosting crop yields by up to 30 percent.

Rajnandgaon farmer Suresh Sinha has reaped a ₹2.35 lakh profit from tomato farming under a government-subsidized polyhouse, proving that horticulture can yield up to four times more income than traditional paddy. Supported by the National Horticulture Mission, Sinha’s success reflects the growing shift among Chhattisgarh farmers toward modern, high-yield vegetable cultivation.