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Ujjain, Oct 12 (IANS) The farming community in Madhya Pradesh, especially those cultivating soybean, has a reason to smile and celebrate. This weekend, he showed his happiness and joy by taking out a big tractor rally and thanked the state government for launching a farmer-friendly program called ‘Bhavantar Yojana’.
The ‘Dhanyavad Tractor Rally’ started from the Agricultural Produce Market Complex and was participated by around 3,000 farmers riding on tractors.
Bhavantar Yojana is a special scheme for farmers growing soybean in the state, registration for which started from October 3. According to the scheme, if farmers’ soybean is sold below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), the government will compensate their losses. The benefits of Bhavantar Yojana will be delivered to the farmers at their homes.
This scheme will be effective in the state from October 24.
The generosity extended by the Mohan Yadav government has left the farming community excited and excited. Many farmers described the scheme as not only a holistic step towards their empowerment but also a symbol of the state government’s unwavering commitment to farmer welfare.
The rally started from the Agricultural Produce Market complex on Sunday morning and passed through the main roads of the city.
Farmers expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. He said that the Chief Minister has always given priority to the interests of farmers and the announcement of the amount of Bhavantar Yojana will prove helpful in stabilizing the income in adverse circumstances.
It is noteworthy that the registration process under Bhavantar Yojana started on October 3 and this scheme will become effective in the entire state on October 24.
Farmer Anil told IANS, “Under Bhavantar Kisan Yatra, the Chief Minister has made a provision that if soybean is sold at less than the Minimum Support Price (MSP), the difference amount will be deposited directly into the bank account of the registered farmer 15 days after the sale.”
Farmers Kamal Trivedi and Ashok said that the Chief Minister is truly well-wisher of the farmers. He said that there is a farmers’ government in the state, which is conducting surveys in every village to compensate for the crop loss caused by rain.
Farmers Chaturbhuj and Vijay said that Bhavantar Yojana has increased both the confidence and trust of the farmers.
–IANS
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