A total of 12,45,490 beneficiaries of the KALIA scheme would get monetary assistance in first phase at a special function in Puri on Friday.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would launch a direct benefit transfer (DBT) process for distribution of the money at a farmers’ conclave in Puri.
Speaking to media here, Cooperation Secretary Krishan Kumar said a list of the farmers to receive the monetary assistance was prepared on Wednesday.
“Around 65 lakh farmers, including landless and small and marginal farmers, had applied in the green forms. The second draft beneficiary list will be released at all panchayat offices from January 25 to December 3 (this year),” said the Cooperation Secretary.
Besides, the farmers can also submit their grievances or suggestions, if any, at the panchayat offices through specific forms, he added.
Notably, the Government will provide financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to each beneficiary in five phases.
Meanwhile, the Cooperative Department has asked district officials to ensure that names of large-scale farmers, retired Government employees and Government and PSU employees are not enrolled in beneficiary list.