BJP Introduces CDP-SURAKSHA: Digital Subsidy Platform for Horticulture Farmers to Get Subsidy


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CDP-SURAKSHA: Empowering horticulture farmers with seamless subsidy disbursement, fostering growth, and transparency in the sector.

Key Highlights

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has introduced a new digital platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to help horticulture farmers receive subsidies more easily.

A New Era for Horticulture Farmers

CDP-SURAKSHA, short for "System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance," is set to revolutionize how subsidies reach horticulture farmers.

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About CDP:

The Cluster Development Programme (CDP), led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, aims to make India's horticulture sector more competitive globally. It focuses on enhancing various aspects of horticulture production, post-harvest management, logistics, branding, and marketing.

Under this initiative, the National Horticulture Board (NHB) implements cluster-based development projects to promote integrated and market-led growth.

CDP-SURAKSHA: A Digital Boost

This new platform will make it simpler for farmers to get subsidies directly into their bank accounts using the special e-RUPI vouchers provided by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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How It Works:

Understanding e-RUPI:

These vouchers, provided by the NPCI, work like one-time payments that don't need cards or digital banking. They're sent via SMS or QR code and can be used for specific purchases.

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Financial Help and Goals:

CDP-SURAKSHA offers financial aid to agencies working in different cluster sizes to improve horticulture. The scheme provides:

The main objectives include reducing post-harvest losses, introducing innovative technologies, facilitating resource convergence, and enhancing stakeholder’s capacity and farmer’s income through cluster-specific interventions.

A Big Step Forward

This scheme is a game-changer for horticulture farmers, making subsidy payments smoother and fairer. It shows how digital tools can transform farming and help farmers all over India.

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CMV360 Says

CDP-SURAKSHA marks a monumental leap in empowering horticulture farmers through digital innovation. By streamlining subsidy disbursement and enhancing transparency, it promises to uplift farmers' livelihoods nationwide. This initiative heralds a promising future for the horticulture sector, fostering sustainable growth and inclusive development across India.