Chhattisgarh Government will purchase will purchase paddy crop from farmers under Krishak Unnati Yojana. Government will pay the difference amount of MSP and Bonus.
Read here to know more about scheme.
Chhattisgarh Krishak Unnati Yojana Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chhattisgarh Krishak Unnati Yojana. |
| Date of Launch | 12-03-2024. |
| Benefits Provided | Paddy Crop will be Purchased by Chhattisgarh Government. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Farmers of Chhattisgarh. |
| Nodal Agency | State Co-operative Marketing Federation Limited (MARKFED). |
| How to Apply | Through Krishak Unnati Yojana Online Application Form. |
Introduction of Krishak Unnati Yojana: A Brief Insight
- More than 70% population of Chhattisgarh is directly and indirectly dependent on Agriculture and its activities.
- There agricultural income is always fluctuating due to unexpected weather conditions.
- Due to this, Farmers of Chhattisgarh didn’t invest on important inputs which are essentially required for good production of crop.
- Keeping these things in mind and with an objective to provide relief in increasing the cost of production of crops, the Chhattisgarh Government started Krishak Unnati Yojana in State.
- This scheme is launched on 12-03-2024.
- The main aim of Krishak Unnati Yojana is to increase the income of farmers by encouring them to use HYV Seeds, Agriculture Modernization etc.
- State Co-operative Marketing Federation Limited (MARKFED) of Chhattisgarh Government is the implementing agency of this scheme.
- Whereas, the Food Department of the Chhattisgarh Government is the procurement department of crop of this scheme.
- Food Department with the help of Co-operative Societies will purchase the paddy crop from farmers in kharif season.
- For the year 2023, the paddy procurement price under Krishak Unnati Yojana is Rs. 19,257/- per acre.
- The formula which is used to calculate the procurement price of paddy under this scheme are :-
- For example, if an agriculture farmer produces 200 quintal of paddy crop in the financial year 2023-2024, then he will receive Rs. 1,83,400/- under Krishak Unnati Yojana as mentioned below :-
- Every year, Chhattisgarh Government will purchase paddy crop from farmers under this scheme.
- It is to be estimated that more than 24 lakh farmers is getting benefit under Krishak Unnati Yojana.
- Till date around Rs. 13,320/- Crore will be provided to 24.72 Lakh farmers under this scheme.
- The government will also arrange the bags for paddy crop before purchasing it.
- This scheme is also popularly known by other name which are “Krishak Unnati Scheme Chhattisgarh”.
- Registration is mandatory on Unified Farmer Portal (Ekikrit Kisan Portal) in order to avail the benefit of Krishak Unnati Scheme.
- Farmers can also contact their nearest MARKFED Office or Co-operative Society Office in case of any help or assistance required regarding scheme.
- Government of Chhattisgarh is also providing financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per year to landless farmers under
Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomihin Krishi Majdoor Kalyan Yojana.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Government of Chhattisgarh will provide the below-mentioned benefits to all eligible farmers under Krishak Unnati Yojana :-
- Food Department will Purchase Paddy in Kharif Season from Farmers.
- For the year 2023, Paddy’s purchase price is Rs. 19,257/- per Acre.
- Bags Availability for Paddy Crop is also available.
- Cash Counters will be made in every Panchayat Bhawan for Withdrawl of Cash.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Krishak Unnati Yojana benefits will be provided to only those agricultural farmers who fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of scheme :-
- Permanent Resident Farmers and Forest Lease Holder Farmers are Eligible.
- Farmer should have purchased paddy/ Paddy Seeds of Kharif Season.
- Paddy/ Paddy Seeds should be purchased from Co-Operative Society or from State Rajya Beej Evam Krishi Vikas Nigam Limited.
- Paddy/ Paddy Seeds purchased from Paddy Seed Production Program are also Eligible.
Documents Required to be Attached
- The below documents will be required at the time of registering for Krishak Unnati Yojana of the Chhattisgarh Government in Unified Farmer Portal :-
- Loan Book. (If Any)
- Farmer Aadhaar Card.
- Mobile Number.
- Bank Account Details with IFSC Code.
- Agriculture Land Details.
- Copy of Patta. (For Forest Lease Holder Farmer)
- Lease Documents. (For Tenant Farmer)
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- In order to sell paddy to food department of Chhattisgarh Government under Krishak Unnati Yojana, beneficiary farmers will have to register themselves first.
- Registration of Farmers under Krishak Unnati Yojana will be done on Unified Farmer Portal (Ekikrit Kisan Portal) of Chhattisgarh Government.
- Registration of Krishak Unnati Yojana will be open for Kharif Season every year from 1st of July to 31st of October.
- Beneficiary Farmer will have to Visit Unified Farmer Portal on that time period and Register themselves under Krishak Unnati Yojana of Government of Chhattisgarh.
- A Unique ID will be provided to farmers after succssfull registration.
- Login with Unique ID and Password and Fill the Online Application Form of Krishak Unnati Yojana.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Preview the form and submit it.
- An Online Verification of Registered Farmers will be done by concerned officials.
- Food Department of Chhattisgarh in a collaboration with Cooperative Societies will purchase the Paddy Crop from Farmers for particular Kharif Season every year.
- Chhattisgarh State Co-operative Marketing Federation Limited (MARKFED) will then initiate the request of amount from Director of Agriculture Directorate.
- One Time amount will be paid to farmers for their Paddy Crop which are procured under Krishak Unnati Yojana of Government of Chhattisgarh.
Important Links Available
- Online Application Form of Krishak Unnati Yojana Chhattisgarh.
- Registration of Krishak Unnati Yojana Chhattisgarh.
- Login of Krishak Unnati Yojana Chhattisgarh.
- Unified Farmer Portal Chhattisgarh. (Ekikrit Kisan Portal)
- Official Website of Chhattisgarh MARKFED.
- Official Website of Directorate of Agriculture Chhattisgarh.
- Guidelines of Krishak Unnati Yojana Chhattisgarh.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Contact Number of Directorate of Agriculture Chhattisgarh :-
- 0771 2511630.
- 0771 2511631.
- Contact Email of Directorate of Agriculture Chhattisgarh :- diagricg.cg@nic.in.
- Address of Directorate of Agriculture Chhattisgarh :-
Block-II, Second Floor,
Indrawati Bhawan, Naya Raipur,
Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh – 492002.
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