Awareness cum Training programme for farmers’ concludes
MUKESH SHARMA
KALIMPONG, May 24:
The
Awareness cum Training programme organized by the Payeun Krishak Sangh and
sponsored by NABARD held at the Pagang Gumpa Primary School concluded today
under the Presidentship of PT Bhutia. The Krishak Kalyan Sangathan General
Secretary Vishnu Chettri was present as the Chief Guest whereas the Guest of
Honour was the Divisional Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr Lah Tshering Bhutia.
The
Chief Guest during his address spoke about the benefits for the farmers under
the 100 day employment scheme, common people insurance policy, Tribal
Development Project etc. The Divisional Agriculture Officers Gopi Chandra
Sharma and Binod Sharma respectively enlightened the farmers about different
schemes provided by the Panchayats and the Department to them. Binod Sharma
also informed them about Farmers’ Credit Card, Farm School, crop insurance etc.
Dr Bhutia also delivered information about rabies and its prevention and cure
during the programme.
During
the interactive session between the farmers and the officials who were present
during the programme, the farmers demanded insurance for the crops which were
heavily affected by the hailstone. They also enquired on why the farmers of
Darjeeling hills are deprived of the facilities which come under the Farmers’
Credit Card. Lastly they also asked about why the fund of Rs 1 crore 85 lakhs
were distributed which was sanctioned in 2006 under the State Horticulture
Mission.
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