Agriculture Minister said, Punjab transferred ₹ 3.23 crore cotton seed subsidy to 17 thousand farmers
Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that fulfilling the state government's promise of providing 33% subsidy on cotton seeds certified by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), the department has transferred the funds through DBT system.
The Punjab Agriculture Department on Wednesday said it has transferred ₹3.23 crore of cotton seed subsidy to the bank accounts of over 17,673 farmers.
Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that fulfilling the state government's promise of providing 33% subsidy on cotton seeds certified by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), the department has transferred the funds through DBT system. He said that under the first phase the amount has been released and the remaining amount would be transferred to the eligible farmers shortly.
The Agriculture Minister said that preventive measures are also being taken to prevent the attack of white fly and pink caterpillar. "The officials concerned have been directed to conduct frequent field inspections and sensitize the farmers about taking concrete steps to prevent the disease," he added.
The department has also pressed into service seven flying squad teams for inter-district checking to ensure supply of quality seeds and pesticides to farmers. The minister clearly stated that strict action will be taken against those found involved in selling spurious seeds and pesticides.
