Farmers will get an incentive of Rs 3,900 per hectare and a bonus of Rs 1,000 per quintal for Srianna farming

Farmers are being encouraged to enhance millet cultivation and production under the Rani Durgavati Millet Promotion Scheme. The state government is offering an additional ₹1,000 per quintal incentive over the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for specific millets like Kodo and Kutki. Additionally, farmers can avail a maximum of ₹3,900 per hectare as an incentive.

Boosting Millet Production:

Farmers and groups engaged in millet cultivation have been organized under a state-level federation. To promote millet and its processed products on national and international platforms, the state has established the Millet Promotion Consortium of Farms Producer Company. Advanced technologies are being leveraged to achieve these goals.

₹18,587 Crore Disbursed under PM Crop Insurance Scheme:

Farmers in the state have been regularly benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). From 2019-20 to 2023-24, approximately 1.87 crore farmers have received ₹18,587 crore in claim payouts under this scheme.

Record Agricultural Production Elevates State’s Status: Focused initiatives in agriculture have resulted in significant growth in the state’s crop production:

1. Increased production of rice, maize, urad, soybean, wheat, gram, lentils, and mustard.
2. The state ranks first in the country in maize and sesame production.
3. It holds the second position in wheat, coarse grains, gram, urad, lentils, soybean, and linseed production.
4. It ranks third in the production of groundnut and mustard.

Millet Farming Driving Farmers’ Income Growth: Efforts are being made to promote crop diversification and climate-resilient crops to maintain environmental balance. Additionally, the government is encouraging crops that align with market and export demands. These initiatives are enhancing millet cultivation's profile and significantly improving farmers’ incomes.