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Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Grow green manure ‘dhaincha' and earn ₹1,000 per acre in Haryana
In a push to promote organic farming and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers, the Haryana government has decided to give ₹1,000 per acre to farmers for cultivating 'dhaincha'-- a green manure which improves soil health. The state government has set a target of promoting crop diversification on 4 lakh acre across all 22 districts, with 'dhaincha' (Sesbania bispinosa) cultivation forming a key part of this strategy. Over 3 lakh farmers are expected to benefit from the scheme as the government's objective behind promoting this green manure is to reduce farmers' dependence on chemical fertilisers. Experts say that the annual shrub enhances soil structure and maintains productivity over the long term. 'Under this new initiative, farmers growing dhaincha will receive direct cash assistance credited straight into their bank accounts through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system,' agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana said. Describing the green manure as a natural fertiliser that helps improve soil fertility, retain moisture, and lower input costs, the agriculture minister said that the farmers will be given ₹1,000 per acre for its cultivation. A state government spokesperson quoting 'experts' said that dhaincha is ploughed back into the soil before harvest to act as a bio-fertiliser. It enhances soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, thereby naturally replenishing the nutrient without the need for synthetic fertilisers. 'Experts point out that this practice not only improves soil structure but also sustains productivity in the long term,' the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, the agriculture minister Rana urged farmers to upload photographs of the crop on the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal within the stipulated timeframe to avail benefits under the scheme. 'Without this digital verification, incentives will not be disbursed,' he said.
The Print
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Haryana farmers not paid for their crops on time, alleges Kumari Selja
'The government had promised payment within 72 hours of procurement, but Rs 873 crore worth payments are still pending,' she alleged in a statement here. Chandigarh, Apr 27 (PTI) Farmers in Haryana are made to wait several weeks to receive payment for their procured crops despite the government's promise of payment within 72 hours, Congress general secretary and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja alleged on Sunday. 'Wheat heaps are rotting in the markets and the BJP government is a silent observer. There is chaos at every level — transportation, labour and management. Yet, the government's insensitivity persists. Under the BJP government, farmers are burdened with hollow promises and false announcements,' she claimed. Selja said all the promises made regarding wheat procurement have been left unfulfilled, even though half of the procurement period has already passed. 'There is no visible facility in the grain markets, while the government is patting its own back, claiming success,' she said. Selja said government has all the data on the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal, showing how much wheat each farmer has sown and the expected yield. 'Based on this data, the government should have made preparations accordingly,' she said, adding, 'The truth is that the BJP has never been farmer-friendly, they only pretend to be'. On Friday, Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana said the government is ensuring that the lifting of procured wheat is done promptly and that farmers receive payments directly into their bank accounts within the stipulated time. Meanwhile, in a separate statement, Congress leader and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda alleged that the 'mandis' in Haryana are filled with crops. 'There is no place to even stand, let alone put in additional grain, but the government is still not ready to speed up the lifting,' he said. Hooda alleged that like every crop season, BJP had made big claims, and like each time, its lies were exposed this time as well. 'Farmers are worried due to the chaos in the mandis. The wheat is not being procured at the speed at which it is arriving in the mandis. Complaints are coming from farmers across the state that they are being deliberately made to wait. First the procurement and then the lifting of the crop is being delayed, so that the payment can be delayed,' Hooda alleged. 'The government had announced wheat procurement from April 1. But as usual tenders for lifting were not made on time at many places and neither were sacks given to the commission agents due to delay at government's end. Due to this, lakhs of tonnes of wheat got wet due to rain twice recently. After the wheat got wet, farmers were harassed for many days in the name of moisture content,' he said. PTI SUN RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Khaps can play a key role in help youth overcome drug addiction: Saini
Acknowledging the 'significant influence' of khaps in society, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday urged khap representatives to spearhead a campaign aimed at steering the youth away from drugs and support the bigger goal of a drug-free Haryana. Addressing khap representatives from Haryana in Jind after flagging off the 'Cyclothon Yatra', Saini said that khaps have long been a source of values for the youth. He said khaps can play a key role in helping young people overcome drug addiction, a serious issue that is adversely impacting the entire society. The chief minister assured that whatever support khaps needed to combat drug addiction would be provided. The chief minister said that while the 'Cyclothon Yatra' was part of a broader awareness effort, its primary objective was to eliminate drug abuse. 'We must save our youth from the harmful effects of drug addiction,' said the chief minister. 'It is crucial to engage as many young people as possible in sports, enabling them to bring home maximum medals and make Haryana proud, both nationally and internationally.' A government spokesperson said that the khap representatives expressed their gratitude to the chief minister for inviting them. The khap representative shared their views on various social issues with Saini. The discussions also covered various demands, including a request to open registration on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal. Earlier, Saini flagged off the state-level 'Drug-Free Haryana Cyclothon 2.0' from Jind under the pledge of a drug-free Haryana on Friday. On this occasion, Saini said that the fight against drugs must be won through the united efforts of khap panchayats, youth, women, teachers, and all sections of society. 'Our aim is to build a drug-free, healthy, and empowered Haryana. This cycle rally represents the commitment to fight against drugs, raise awareness, and eliminate addiction through unity,' Saini said, adding that khap panchayats have been an integral part of Haryana's social fabric since ancient times. The chief minister said the region's democratic traditions have long thrived through khap and sarv-khap panchayats and that history is witness to the role these panchayats have played in resisting foreign forces and making significant decisions. Addressing the youth, the chief minister urged them to show courage by saying no to drugs. Stressing the need for awareness campaigns in schools, Saini called upon parents, teachers, and social organisation in the state to join this fight against drugs. 'Talk to your children, help them understand, don't scare them, don't shame them. Embrace them with care. Drug addiction is not just one person's problem, rather it is a challenge for the whole society,' said Saini, who had started the cyclothon from Hisar on April 5. The rally after crisscrossing various districts will conclude in Sirsa on April 27.
