Allege that benefits of scheme not reaching actual farmers
VALPOI
Farmers in the Keri-Sattari region have demanded transparency in the distribution of seeds by the government, after claiming that the benefits of the scheme are not reaching actual farmers.
The seeds were distributed by the Water Resources Department and Water Distribution Corporation to promote agriculture and increase farmers’ income. However, farmers have alleged that the seeds are being misused by non-farmers who are taking advantage of the scheme. “Many people who are not farmers are getting the benefits. Where are the seeds actually going?” asked local farmer Devendra Gawas.
Some farmers alleged that people who are not engaged in farming are getting the seeds and selling them in the black market, thereby depriving genuine farmers of the benefits of the scheme.
The farmers have demanded that the administration conduct a survey of the beneficiaries to ensure that the seeds are being used by actual farmers. They have also demanded that action be taken against those who are misusing the scheme.
The farmers have demanded that officials should conduct a survey of beneficiaries to ensure that seeds are being used by actual farmers; should verify the eligibility of beneficiaries to ensure that they are actual farmers; and take strict action against those who are misusing the scheme.
“The government should ensure transparency in the distribution of seeds and take action against those who are misusing the scheme. He added that the benefits of the scheme should reach the actual farmers who need them,” added farmer Laxman Shiva Gawas.
Pending fertiliser subsidy
Farmers in Sattari have been facing a financial crisis due to the pending fertiliser subsidy. Despite the government’s efforts to promote modern agriculture, the farmers are struggling to make ends meet due to the delay in receiving the subsidy.
Farmers have been complaining that they have not received the fertiliser subsidy for the past six months. This has led to a significant financial burden on the farmers, who are forced to purchase fertilisers at their own expense. The government’s delay in releasing the subsidy has affected the farmers’ ability to invest in their farms and adopt modern technology.
According to farmers, the lack of access to fertilisers and modern technology is affecting agricultural production in the region, adding that the government’s inaction is forcing the farmers to revert to traditional and less profitable farming practices.
The farmers want the government to release the pending fertiliser subsidy and provide them with financial assistance to adopt modern technology. They are also seeking compensation for the losses incurred due to the delay in receiving the subsidy.
