New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) The Central government has announced financial relief for mango growers in Karnataka who have been hit hard by falling market prices and adverse weather conditions. Under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), the Centre has approved financial assistance of Rs 1,750 per quintal for Totapuri mangoes, covering up to 1.30 lakh metric tonnes of produce,The statement was issued by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Thu…
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Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) In a relief for the farmers in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, the deadline for insuring wheat and barley crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi season has been extended to January 15. The extension in deadline follows an appeal by the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department, which sought extension in the prescribed time limit on technical grounds, to ensure that no farmer is deprived of the benefits of the crop insurance scheme.This date…