The Chhattisgarh government recently transferred more than Rs 10,324 crore to farmers before Holi. This amount was directly credited to their bank accounts under the Krishak Unnati Yojana. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai distributed the funds, which represent the difference between the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and payments from the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, to paddy-selling farmers across the state.
At a state-level program in Bilha, Bilaspur district, the Chief Minister disbursed the funds to 25.28 lakh farmers during the “Aadan Sahayata Vitran Yojana” (Input Assistance Distribution Ceremony) held in Rahangi village of the Bilha development block.
In a public event in Bilaspur district, Rs 494.38 crore was transferred to 1,25,352 farmers. Additionally, the Chief Minister inaugurated seven development projects worth Rs 15.99 crore and laid foundation stones for 82 works valued at Rs 247.18 crore to enhance district infrastructure.
Farmers at the event honored the Chief Minister and other guests with traditional agricultural tools like khumri and nangar. Chief Minister Sai expressed that this initiative, benefitting over 25.28 lakh farmers, with funds exceeding Rs 10,000 crore, would provide them with financial security for celebrating Holi.
He highlighted various pro-farmer measures, including the availability of gunny bags, timely procurement payments, zero-interest agricultural loans, and expanded coverage under the Kisan Credit Card scheme. The state is focusing on competitive paddy prices, fertilizer subsidies, irrigation facility expansion, and cooperative institution strengthening to improve farmers’ well-being.
