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Tag: Krishak Unnati Yojana

Modern Technology Boosts Paddy Farming: Chohaldas Sahu Gains Big with Paddy Transplanter

Progressive farmer Chohaldas Sahu from Kesla village is reaping the benefits of modern agricultural machinery, particularly a paddy transplanter received under the state’s Farm Mechanization Mission. With a government subsidy of ₹4.10 lakh, Sahu has not only reduced labor and time but also increased crop yield and earned ₹1.2 lakh annually by renting the machine to fellow farmers.

“Chhattisgarh Launches Major Input Subsidy Scheme to Boost Kharif Crop Diversification”

Chhattisgarh’s new Krishak Unnati Yojana will offer direct input assistance of ₹10,000–₹11,000 per acre to farmers growing alternative Kharif crops such as pulses, oilseeds, maize, and millets. The initiative, aimed at boosting crop diversification and reducing dependency on paddy, is set to begin in Kharif 2025 through DBT-linked payments via the Integrated Farmer Portal.