Bihar to launch subsidy scheme to promote cattle farming of indigenous breeds
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar to launch subsidy scheme to promote cattle farming of indigenous breeds

Hindustan Times  

Bihar’s animal husbandry department has proposed a subsidy scheme to promote cattle farming of indigenous breeds, said a senior official of dairy development directorate. As proposed, farmers will need to submit online applications for grant of subsidy under the scheme to the district dairy development officers concerned,” the minister said. Sanjay Kumar, director, dairy development, said anyone willing to avail the scheme for handling 15-20 cattle heads would be offered subsidy of up to 40% of the establishment cost. “However, small and marginal farmers, belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and extremely backward classes would be offered subsidy of 75% for managing two and four indigenous breeds.

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2 months ago

Govt may consider giving agri subsidies via direct benefit transfer: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Live Mint  

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Dairy farmers seek probe into implementation of scheme to provide subsidy to buy milch cows in U.T.
4 months ago

Dairy farmers seek probe into implementation of scheme to provide subsidy to buy milch cows in U.T.

The Hindu  

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Farmers’ income will be increased with innovative schemes: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
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The Hindu  

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Budget 2019: FM cultivates farmers with ₹6,000 in hand every year
6 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2019: FM cultivates farmers with ₹6,000 in hand every year

Live Mint  

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Budget 2019: FM cultivates farmers with ₹6,000 in hand every year
6 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2019: FM cultivates farmers with ₹6,000 in hand every year

Live Mint  

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Buffaloes to coop milk producers at 50% subsidy
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Buffaloes to coop milk producers at 50% subsidy

The Hindu  

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Govt approves Rs 300-crore for diesel, seed subsidy to farmers
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India TV News  

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