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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a financial incentive for farmers who minimize their urea usage. He linked excessive chemical fertilisers to health hazards, including rising cancer cases in the state. The move also comes after China rejected a chilli consignment from Andhra citing chemical usage. The government will distribute the Rs 800 per bag subsidy directly to farmers to encourage more sustainable practices.

Key Points: Chandrababu Naidu Announces Rs 800 Incentive for Farmers Reducing Urea

  • Rs 800 per bag subsidy under PM Pranam scheme to reduce urea dependency
  • China rejected Andhra chilli due to chemical fertiliser usage
  • Links excess urea to cancer cases, cites Punjab example
  • Directs study on cancer clusters in East Godavari district
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Andhra Pradesh CM announces incentive for farmers minimising urea usage

Andhra Pradesh CM offers Rs 800 per bag incentive to farmers minimizing urea usage, citing health risks like cancer and recent export rejections from China.

Andhra Pradesh CM announces incentive for farmers minimising urea usage
"Excess use of chemicals and pesticides, and urea will lead to cancer - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, Sep 15

In a move to encourage minimum usage of urea, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced an incentive of Rs 800 per bag for farmers, minimising the usage of urea.

He directed the officials to distribute the subsidy under the PM Pranam scheme to farmers directly to encourage reducing urea usage.

Addressing the Collectors conference at Secretariat, the Chief Minister clarified that there is no dearth of urea supply. He said officials should have planned in advance for the supply of urea.

The Chief Minister stated that recently, China rejected chilli consignment from Andhra Pradesh on the pretext of the usage of chemical fertilisers.

He said excess use of chemicals and pesticides, and urea will lead to cancer. Citing the example of Punjab, where two trains are being operated between Punjab and Delhi for cancer patients, the Chief Minister said that currently, Andhra Pradesh stands in fifth place in cancer cases due to the excess usage of urea. He stressed the need for educating farmers about this health hazard.

When Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar raised the issue of increasing cancer cases in Bhalabadrapuram in East Godavari district with excess usage of fertilisers and urea in the area, the Chief Minister directed the officials to study the reasons for cancer cases immediately.

The Chief Minister said farmers should be educated to take up the cultivation of crops as per demand and supply. He noted the Rayalaseema region emerged as number one in horticulture, and the per capita income in Anantapur is higher than the per capita income of the Konaseema region.

He said that the state government purchased 20 million kgs of HD Burley tobacco and purchased mango at Rs 4 per kg, and paid Rs 200 crore to farmers. At present, the government is purchasing onions at Rs 1,200 per quintal to protect the farmers. He asked Collectors to initiate measures to protect the interests of farmers.

The Chief Minister said the state government will protect the aquaculture farmers. He said the state government decided to supply power at Rs 1.50 per unit to aqua culture spread in 5 lakh acres.

CM Naidu said officials should ensure measures for registration of aqua farmers within one month to get power subsidy. He said aqua products should possess traceability certification. At the same time, officials should prevent pollution of aqua tanks with the dumping of poultry waste.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but Rs 800 per bag might not be enough incentive for large farmers. Government should also provide training on organic alternatives. China rejecting our chillies should be a wake-up call! 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
As a farmer from Anantapur, I welcome this move. We've seen how excessive chemicals destroy soil quality over time. Health should come before short-term yields. Hope other states follow AP's example 👏
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Michael C
Interesting approach! In Western agriculture, we've moved toward precision farming to reduce chemical usage. India could benefit from technology adoption along with financial incentives. The cancer statistics are alarming indeed.
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Ananya R
My father is a farmer and I've been trying to convince him to reduce urea usage. This incentive will help! Government should also focus on creating market demand for organic produce. Healthier food = healthier nation 💪
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Karthik V
While the intention is good, implementation will be key. How will they monitor actual urea usage? Hope this doesn't become another scheme where only big farmers benefit. Small farmers need support too!
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Nisha Z
This is much needed! In our area, groundwater has become contaminated due to excessive fertilizers. The power subsidy for aqua farmers is also a good move. Comprehensive approach to sustainable farming 🌱

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