Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) A heated exchange broke out in the Maharashtra Assembly during the ongoing budget session on Tuesday between members of the ruling alliance following a “Calling Attention Motion” regarding the issue of bonuses for the state’s paddy farmers. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar took Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies, Yogesh Kadam, to task over the delay. Mungantiwar criticised Kadam, stating that ministers should come prepared with thorough studies rathe…
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Raipur, Feb 11 (IANS) In a farmer-centric move ahead of the festive season, the Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has approved a massive Rs 10,000 crore lump-sum payment to paddy farmers towards the price differential under the Krishak Unnati Yojana.Under the Krishak Unnati Yojana, Chhattisgarh procures paddy at an effective rate of Rs 3,100 per quintal (up to 21 quintals per acre), which stands as the highest such support price in the country.For the Kharif Marketin…