Annadata Sukhibhavva – PM Kisan implemented 46 lakh farmers across the state in Andhra Pradesh. 1 lakh 14 thousand beneficiaries in the EG district First installment of Rs. 7,000 released for each farmer . Weather information mobile app for farmers soon
District In-charge Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
BY – RAJA PENTAPATI AP BUREAU CHIEF
National News
Amravati August 2 (Bharat News) AP
Andhra Pradesh state irrigation minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, said that the welfare of farmers is the priority of the government and that as per the election promise, a scheme to provide investment assistance of Rs. 20,000 to every eligible farmer is being implemented. He said that this amount will be deposited in three installments.
He said that in the first installment, Rs. 79 crores have been deposited in the accounts of 1 lakh 14 thousand farmers across the district at the rate of Rs. 7,000 each. A cheque worth Rs.10.41 crores was handed over to 14,884 farmers in the Kovvur constituency in Andhra Pradesh EG district.
He alleged that many programs like agricultural subsidies, distribution of equipment and soil health cards were taken up between 2014-19, but the subsequent government ignored the welfare of farmers.
He said that the government is showing commitment towards farmers even in economically difficult times. He said that this scheme will also be applied to tenant farmers and that funds will be deposited in October and January.
Informing about the release of Rs. 350 crore for the repair of projects, he said that a lift scheme will be set up to solve the problem of Dhavaleswaram gates and the problem of Daravaram flooding.
Kovvur MLA Muppidi Venkateswara Rao, who presided over the program, explained that under PM Kisan, Rs. 6,000 is being provided by the Center and Rs. 14,000 is being provided by the state government, making a total of Rs. 20,000 in three installments.
He said that during the previous government’s tenure, 1600 crore arrears were unpaid to farmers, and the current government has paid them. He asked for the resolution of local problems.
District Collector Smt. P. Prashanthi said that programs to increase agricultural productivity such as subsidized seeds, fertilizers and drone distribution are ongoing.
She also revealed that in the future, a mobile app will be introduced for farmers that will provide weather information, pest control, and soil quality information. She said that special measures are being taken for cocoa and oil farm farmers as well. She added.
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