Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme ensures maximum compensation to farmers on crop loss. Earlier, there was no such scheme that covered farmers' risks before sowing and after harvesting of crops.
These facts should be conveyed to farmers in simple language so that maximum number of them avail its benefit. This was stated by Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj at a meeting of Dewas District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee at Dewas on Monday.
Minister of State for Higher and School Education Deepak Joshi was also present on the occasion.
District Panchayat Vice President Daulat Singh Tanwar and other public representatives complained that District Education Officer has committed corruption in construction of toilets in schools. Valuation of about `one crore has been done erroneously. Swaraj directed for enquiry into the complaint by a joint committee comprising MP Manohar Untwal, MlA Ashish Sharma and Collector Ashutosh Awasthi. Directives were also given to file an FIR for irregularities by Panchayat of village Dhantalab in construction of toilets.
In the presence of Sushma Swaraj, an MoU for skill development at village Ajnas was signed between Tata international factory and district Panchayat. Company's Global Head M Mohan informed that the company will impart skill development training at Ajnas. Arrangements to sell their products will also be made.
MP Manohar Untwal, district Panchayat President Narendra Singh Rajput, MlAs Ashish Sharma, Rajendra Verma and Gayatri Raje Puar were present at the meeting.