Karnataka Agri Minister Announces Rs 100 Crore Scheme for Farmers, to Provide Advanced Farm Equipment at Doorstep

In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural landscape in Karnataka, the state's Agriculture Minister, N Cheluvarayaswamy, announced the launch of a high-tech hub scheme under the Krishi Bhagya program. This scheme, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore, is designed to empower and support farmers across the state.

Minister Cheluvarayaswamy made this announcement during the launch of the agriculture extension program by the Sri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) at Ujire. He emphasized that the high-tech hub scheme is intended to enhance the welfare of farmers by providing them with advanced farm equipment at their doorstep.

Under this visionary initiative, the state government is set to cover 70 percent of the scheme's costs, with the remaining 30 percent being borne by a private entity. This partnership will undoubtedly help Karnataka's farming community gain access to cutting-edge technology, thus improving agricultural practices and overall productivity.

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Minister Cheluvarayaswamy also addressed the issue of loans for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, stating that they can now access loans of up to Rs 5 lakh at zero percent interest. While acknowledging certain challenges in loan sanctioning, he assured that discussions with the District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank Presidents have already taken place to streamline the process.

In another positive development, the agriculture department of Karnataka has filled the vacant 350 posts, and an additional 2,000 staff members are expected to be recruited shortly. This expansion signifies a renewed commitment to strengthen the agricultural sector in the state and better serve the farming community.

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Meanwhile, MLC Prathap Simha Nayak has urged the government to introduce a support price for paddy, similar to the model implemented in Kerala. Such a support price mechanism can provide more stability and financial security to paddy farmers, further bolstering the agricultural sector.

The announcement of the high-tech hub scheme, along with the measures taken to streamline loans for SHG members and enhance the workforce in the agriculture department, underscores the Karnataka government's dedication to improving the lives of its farmers and promoting agricultural growth in the state. These initiatives hold the potential to transform Karnataka's agriculture sector and ensure a brighter future for its farming community.

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