Schemes for SC farmers launched
Chandigarh, January 6
The Central and state governments have started various schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers, for which a provision of Rs 193.63 crore has been made for 2020-21.
An official spokesperson said under the National Food Security Mission, subsidy was provided by the government on fertilisers for wheat, pulses, coarse grains, sugarcane and cotton crops as also on gypsum pesticides, bio-fertilisers, seed distribution and spray pumps to farmers.
He said under the Atma Scheme, other than giving training to SC farmers, they were also taken on tours and demonstration activities. — TNS
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