Government decision for the people of Gujarat / 10800 assistance scheme / farmer assistance / farmer scheme

Announcement of ₹ 900 monthly maintenance assistance for livestock for 'natural' farmers

As more and more 'natural' people join bandwagons in Gujarat, the state government has announced financial assistance to farmers for animal husbandry.

According to a recent announcement, the state government will provide ₹ 900 per month to all such farmers who are using only native cow breeds for natural farming, i.e. using their manure, cow urine, etc. for farming. The assistance is 10,800 per annum for each registered farmer.

To avail of these benefits, farmers have to register themselves on the state government's website - iKhedut Portal. The registered farmer will be paid Rs 2,700 per quarter directly to his bank account after the expiry of the three-month period by direct benefit transfer. The decision is aimed at doubling the income of farmers as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Gujarat government statement said.

 

 

"This is timely and encouraging support from the government. In the last few years, we have seen many indigenous cow breeds complete their natural farming using inputs. With a lot of financial support, the government has provided incentives to farmers to keep more indigenous cows, ”Praful Senjaliya, a cow-based farmer leader and expert on cow-based farming told Businessline.

 

The Gujarat government had allocated Rs 50 crore for the scheme, which was launched on Friday. Every farmer may be eligible for this scheme if he has at least one native breed of animal. The farmer should also have received training from a master trainer or other natural farming agencies. 

"Our the goal is to have at least one farmer and one domestic animal in every district of Gujarat. So far in the last three years, about 1,000,000,000 farmers have been trained. We expect more farmers to join the assistance provided by the state government. We are. " Said Senjaliya.

How is natural cow-based farming done?

Indigenous cow based natural farming uses manure as manure and gaumutra (cow urine) which is used instead of manure.

“We take 10 kg and cow urine in the amount of manure. The mixture is placed in 200 liters of water with jaggery and bean powder. 3-4- 3-4- In this substance. Putting the day aside, it will improve the multiplication and fertility of bacteria useful for the soil, 'said Senjaliya, who is also associated with the Indian Farmers Union (BKS). The idea is to improve soil fertility with the help of local cow inputs of Gir or Kankraj breed in addition to other Indian breeds.

 

In addition to horticulture and regular pulses, cow-based farming is gaining momentum in major Kharif crops including groundnut. According to government officials, this reduces input costs for farmers and improves their margins.