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The Madhya Pradesh government has started the Millet Mission scheme for the farmers of the state. The government is going to give huge subsidies to the farmers for the cultivation of millet and has decided that it is going to implement this scheme in the state for two years. Under this, farmers will be encouraged to cultivate coarse grains and built a steady income. The government has also made a budget provision of crores of rupees for this scheme. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a cabinet meeting on Tuesday and after that, the cabinet approved the ‘Millet Mission’ plan.
80 percent subsidy to all farmers
Through the Millet Mission Scheme, the government is giving an 80 percent discount for the purchase of seeds for the cultivation of coarse grains. Farmers can buy such coarse grains from cooperative societies or government institutions directly. In such a situation, farmers will get relief from the cost of millet cultivation, and at the same time, it will also increase their yielding process. Farmers will also get more profit from the cultivation of coarse grains. The government has also constituted a committee for the implementation and monitoring of the scheme.
Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel said that millets are already being cultivated in tribal areas. Now all the farmers of the state will be connected with the Madhya Pradesh State Millet Mission and farmers will be encouraged to connect and increase the production of coarse grains.
Shree Anna Yojana
Let us tell you that the United Nations has declared this year 2023 to be celebrated as the International Millet Year. The government is promoting the cultivation of coarse grains in the country. The government thinks that growing coarse grains will boost farmers’ incomes. Moreover, people will receive adequate amounts of nutrients by eating coarse grains. People will be healthier than they were previously as a result. This is the rationale behind the central government’s budgetary inclusion of the “Shri Anna” scheme to promote coarse grains.
According to reports, the state government would carry out the Millet Mission Program for two years in each of the state’s districts. Government agencies will work together to administer this programme, including the Farmers Welfare and Agricultural Departments. The overall cost of this programme is Rs 23.25 crore.
Moreover, instructions related to growing coarse grains will also be provided. In order to spread awareness of the Millet Mission programme and encourage farmers to restart growing coarse grains, this plan will also be promoted to encourage millet production throughout the state. The processing and selling of coarse grains will also be introduced at the same time. Also, through study tours, farmers will receive training on how to grow coarse grains and more. In addition to this, food festivals, road shows, workshops, and seminars will educate farmers.
Summary at a glance:
– The government is going to give huge subsidies to the farmers for the cultivation of millet and has decided that it is going to implement this scheme in the state for two years.
– Through the Millet Mission Scheme, the government is giving an 80 percent discount for the purchase of seeds for the cultivation of coarse grains.
– Farmers will get relief from the cost of millet cultivation, and at the same time, it will also increase their yielding process.
– United Nations has declared this year 2023 to be celebrated as the International Millet Year.
– Government agencies will work together to administer this programme, including the Farmers Welfare and Agricultural Departments. The overall cost of this programme is Rs 23.25 crore.
