Samruddha Krushak Niti Yojan (SKNY):

Samruddha Krushak Niti Yojana: A Big Step for Odisha’s Farmers

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha government has introduced the Samruddha Krushak Niti Yojana to help farmers in the state. This plan is part of the BJP’s 2024 election promise and aims to improve farmers’ lives by making farming easier and more profitable.

Main Features of the Scheme

1. Faster Payments to Farmers:
   Farmers will get money for their paddy within 48 hours through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The government will use electronic weighing machines to measure the paddy accurately, so farmers get the right amount of money quickly.
2. Higher MSP for Paddy:
   The government will raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy to ₹3,100 per quintal. This will help farmers get a better price for their crops, compared to the current price of ₹2,100-2,200 per quintal.
3. Subsidy for Modern Farming Tools:
   Farmers will get an 80-85% subsidy on machines and tools for farming. This will help reduce the hard work needed in farming and make it easier for farmers to grow crops more efficiently.
4. Reducing Losses After Harvest:
   The government will build better storage and preservation facilities to help farmers store their crops safely, reducing losses after harvest and ensuring they can sell their produce for a good price.
5. Training for Farmers:
   The government will organize training programs and workshops to teach farmers new and modern ways of farming. This will help them improve their skills and increase their production.
6. Support for Seed Producers:
   Farmers who produce paddy seeds and are registered with the Odisha State Seed Corporation will also get help under this scheme. This will encourage the growth of high-quality seeds for better crops.

This is the positive sign for odisha Farmers.

Why This Is Important for Odisha’s Farmers

Odisha is India’s fourth-largest producer of paddy, but farmers have often faced challenges like low prices for their crops, delayed payments, and high losses after harvest. The Samruddha Krushak Niti Yojana directly solves these problems by ensuring farmers get better prices for their crops and faster payments. It will also help them adopt modern farming tools and techniques, making their work easier and more profitable.

The ₹3,100 MSP for paddy and 48-hour payments will provide quick support to farmers. The subsidies on farming tools will help them work more efficiently and increase their income.

A Better Future for Farmers

With this new scheme, the Odisha government is working hard to improve the lives of farmers. It will help them earn better and farm more efficiently, making agriculture more successful in the state. The Samruddha Krushak Niti Yojana is a step towards a stronger, more prosperous future for Odisha’s farmers.