Haryana Initiates 2,000-Acre Natural Farming Project in Kurukshetra
Haryana to launch natural farming on 2,000-acre cluster in Kurukshetra
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Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a new natural farming initiative covering 2,000 acres in Kurukshetra, aiming to enhance soil health and public health. Farmers will receive compensation for losses during the transition, alongside increased subsidies for indigenous cows and training programs.
- 01The project will cover a 2,000-acre cluster in Kurukshetra district under the Smart Agriculture Scheme.
- 02Farmers will be compensated for losses during the transition to natural farming practices.
- 03Approximately 800 acres of agriculture department land will be leased for natural farming for at least 10 years.
- 04A subsidy of ₹30,000 has been increased for eligible farmers purchasing indigenous cows.
- 05Training centers have been established, with over 12,188 participants trained in natural farming techniques.
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Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a significant initiative to promote natural farming across a 2,000-acre cluster in Kurukshetra district, in collaboration with Haryana Agricultural University. This project, part of the Smart Agriculture Scheme, aims to protect soil health, water resources, and public health by encouraging traditional agricultural practices. Farmers participating in this initiative will be compensated for any losses incurred during the transition. Saini highlighted that nearly 200,000 farmers have registered on the state's natural farming portal, with over 23,930 verified farmers managing around 44,077 acres. The government plans to lease approximately 800 acres of agriculture department land to farmers committed to natural farming for at least 10 years. Additionally, subsidies for purchasing indigenous cows have been increased to ₹30,000. Training centers have been established to educate farmers in natural farming techniques, with over 12,188 participants trained so far. The initiative aims to enhance market access for organic produce and foster a healthier agricultural ecosystem in Haryana.
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The initiative aims to enhance agricultural practices, improve soil health, and provide economic support to farmers transitioning to natural farming.
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