Coarse grains will be cultivated in 6500 dunams in the district, farmers will receive grants Achi-News

Achi news desk-
News In the survey, a target was set for coarse grains in Boxer district. Let us tell you that the farmers of the district are getting awareness about coarse grains. Let us tell you that the Government of India is promoting coarse grains so that people can get better nutrition. As part of the fourth agricultural road map, emphasis was placed on growing coarse grains. In the fiscal year 2024-25, a goal was set for the cultivation of coarse grains in 6500 dunams in the district as part of a nutri plan for grain production as part of food security and nutrition for climate-friendly agriculture. According to the data of the Department of Agriculture, the demand for food products with a high carbohydrate and fiber content is increasing in Israel. Doctors also believe that including millet in the diet helps control diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems along with maintaining a balanced body weight. In this framework, jowar, millet, kudu, sawa, sin, tangoni, ragi, etc. will be cultivated in the district. Let us tell you that the district has achieved the target of growing coarse grains like jowar in 300 dunams, bajra in 6055 dunams, ragi in 120 dunams and sauna in 50 dunams. However, the farmers will have to invest money first, after which a 100 percent grant will be paid to the farmers. Farmers will get a grant of Rs 4,000 per acre for growing coarse grains. You will get 2400 rupees per acre. After that, additional assistance of Rs 1600 per acre will be provided. In the district farmers will cultivate jowar, bajra, kudu and sawa in farmer clusters. The Department of Agriculture gives wide publicity among farmers on the subject of growing coarse grains. Let us tell you that today the demand for coarse grains is increasing throughout the country. where the demand for jowar, millet and maize is even higher. People also became conscious of their health and the inclination towards coarse grains increased. Apart from this, private companies also turn to coarse grains for the production of many types of food products. Therefore, the goal of the Ministry of Health is for the farmers of the district to cultivate coarse grains and earn maximum profits.