Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday on the occasion of auspicious Nuakhai provided Rs 742.58-crore financial assistance under the KALIA scheme to 37,12,914 small and marginal farmers in the State for cultivation of Rabi crops.
Rs 2,000 each was deposited in the accounts of the farmers.Patnaik said, “The farmers’ problem is our problem, the whole State’s problem.” The farmers’ problem can’t be neglected, he said and added that he is personally in touch with the Centre regarding the fertiliser shortage. Besides, the Central Government’s attention is being constantly drawn regarding MSP and crop insurance, he said.Patnaik stated that in August, there were scanty rains, but now with normal rainfall, the situation is going to improve. He instructed the Agriculture Department officials to be in constant touch with the farmers and monitor the situation.
Patnaik also advised the farmers to work as per the instruction of the agriculture officials.