Highlighting good monsoon and better storage in state reservoirs, Chief Minister Raman Singh announced for providing irrigation water to the farmers for Rabi crop.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister at public meeting under Atal Vikas Yatra at Bhakhara in Dhamtari district.
He stressed that with adequate water storage, the farmers would get water for the Rabi crop in state. He added that for Kharif Marketing year 2018-19, the paddy procurement will commence from November 1. The farmers would get price of more than Rs 2000 per quintal including the bonus on minimum support price.
State government is making all efforts for promotion of food processing industries all based on the crop pattern of state, said Chief Minister. This would assist in getting better market opportunities for farmers. As per target of Prime Minister, the farmers’ income should be double by year 2022. Under this series, in Banjari-Bagaud of Kurud block, Dhamtari district a food park has been developed in 170 acres. Chief Minister dedicated the Food Park. Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC) at cost of Rs 45 crore has established it. During the public meeting along with it, he gave Rs 1464 crore worth 270 development works to the region.
Chief Minister gave away cooking gas connection to 200 beneficiaries under PM Ujjwala scheme, certificate to 70 beneficiaries under PM Housing Scheme, e-rickshaw to 40 beneficiaries among others.