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Odisha's Farm Revolution: How Crop Diversification Boosts Farmer Income

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is pushing farmers toward crop diversification to significantly boost their earnings. He specifically recommends focusing on pulses and oilseeds cultivation as a pathway to higher income. The state government is supporting this transition through subsidies and reduced GST on agricultural inputs. Meanwhile, thousands of Odisha farmers are benefiting from both central and state financial assistance schemes.

Key Points: Odisha CM Majhi Urges Farmers to Grow Pulses and Oilseeds

  • CM Majhi emphasizes crop diversification for higher farmer income through pulses and oilseeds
  • State government provides subsidies and reduced GST burdens for farmers
  • Over 34 lakh Odisha farmers received Rs 2,000 each under PM-Kisan scheme
  • Odisha's CM-Kisan scheme provides additional Rs 4,000 to farmers annually
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Odisha CM pushes crop diversification, urges farmers to boost income via pulses and oilseeds

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi promotes crop diversification with subsidies and reduced GST to help farmers increase income through pulses and oilseeds cultivation.

"Empowerment and welfare of farmers in our state is the primary objective of the government - CM Mohan Charan Majhi"

Bhubaneswar, Nov 19

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday advised the farmers to focus on crop diversification, prioritising the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses, to increase their income multiple times.

Speaking at the state-level event marking the disbursement of the 21st PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi instalment, CM Majhi underscored the need for crop diversification and urged greater cultivation of pulses and oilseeds to significantly improve farmers' earnings. He further added that the state government has been providing subsidies to help farmers improve their income.

The Chief Minister stated that the government has reduced GST burdens to help farmers adopt new crops and technologies. CM Majhi asserted that his government's primary aim is to ensure the empowerment and welfare of farmers.

"Empowerment and welfare of farmers in our state is the primary objective of the government. As the Chief Minister, I want to ensure that all eligible farmers of the state definitely receive the benefits and opportunities of every scheme meant for them. No farmer should be deprived of these benefits," said Majhi.

Notably, PM Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi disbursement programme from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Under this instalment, assistance of more than Rs 18,000 crore has been provided to over 9 crore farmers across the country.

The Central Government provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually in three instalments to help farmers purchase seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, and other inputs when necessary.

"Over 34.12 lakh farmers of our state received Rs 2,000 each under this flagship scheme on Wednesday. This assistance is being provided with complete transparency and is benefiting small, medium, large, and urban landholding farmers," CM Majhi said.

He added that through this transformative initiative of the Prime Minister, farmers, the poor, and women across the country are benefiting today. He further said that besides PM-Kisan, the Odisha government is providing Rs 4,000 to farmers in two instalments under the CM-Kisan scheme of the state government.

The Chief Minister revealed that in the current financial year, Rs 2,991 crore has been given to 51.54 lakh farmers under the CM-Kisan Yojana, which includes 3,236 PVTG farmers and 31,695 urban farmers. Chief Minister Manjhi added that under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi scheme, scholarships are provided to children of CM-Kisan beneficiaries for higher and technical education.

In the academic year 2024-25, scholarships amounting to Rs 53.67 crore have been provided to 13,923 students, which is five times more compared to the previous year, he claimed.

- IANS

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Priya S
The subsidies and reduced GST are welcome, but the government needs to ensure proper market linkages. What's the use of growing pulses if farmers can't sell them at good prices? Hope they have a proper implementation plan.
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Sarah B
As someone working in agricultural development, I appreciate the focus on crop diversification. It's crucial for sustainable farming and better income. The scholarship scheme for farmers' children is particularly commendable! 🌱
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Aditya G
PM-Kisan + CM-Kisan = ₹10,000 per year for farmers! This is substantial support. Combined with crop diversification advice, this could really transform rural Odisha's economy. Jai Kisan! 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
While the intentions are good, I hope the government provides proper training and technical support. Switching to new crops isn't easy for traditional farmers. They need hand-holding during transition period.
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Meera T
Great to see urban farmers being included! Many people in cities have small agricultural lands and they often get ignored in such schemes. This inclusive approach is much appreciated. 👏

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