Relief for Farmers: Government Subsidy for Pesticide Spraying

Key Highlights

• Government subsidies for pesticide spraying in Bihar.
• Focus on mango, litchi, and guava farmers.
• Rs 8.54 crore allocated.
• Innovative fruit drop management technique.
• Subsidies cover up to 112 trees.

Farmers across the nation invest tremendous effort in nurturing their crops, yet often face devastating losses due to the invasion of the pests. Recognizing this struggle, the government has stepped in to provide substantial subsidies for pesticide spraying, offering a lifeline to farmers burdened by hefty expenses in pest control. Let's go into the details of this significant initiative aimed at supporting the backbone of agriculture.

Who Benefits from the Pesticide Spraying Scheme?

As the final stages of harvesting Rabi crops unfold nationwide, farmers are gearing up for the cultivation of various crops in the upcoming hot season. Notably, states like Bihar are placing special emphasis on horticultural crops such as mango, litchi, and guava. Under this scheme, farmers cultivating these fruits can avail themselves of substantial subsidies for pesticide spraying, safeguarding their produce from pest-related losses.

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Government Allocates Funds to Safeguard Horticultural Crops

The Bihar government, in its pursuit to promote horticultural cultivation, has allocated a significant sum of Rs 8.54 crore to protect crops like mango, litchi, and guava from pest infestations. Through initiatives like the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission Scheme and Chief Minister Horticulture Mission Scheme, Bihar aims to bolster its agricultural sector, emerging as a leading producer of litchi, makhana, mushroom, and ladyfinger.

Combatting Pest Threats with Innovative Techniques

Pest attacks pose a significant challenge to mango cultivation in Bihar, often resulting in fruit losses. To address this issue, the government plans to implement fruit drop management techniques, administering pesticide sprays post-harvest to mitigate pest damage effectively.

Subsidy Breakdown: A Boon for Farmers

Farmers cultivating mango, litchi, and guava can rejoice as the government extends substantial subsidies for pesticide spraying. In Bihar, mango farmers will receive a subsidy of Rs 57 for the first spraying and Rs 72 for the second, covering up to 112 trees. Litchi farmers stand to benefit from a subsidy of Rs 162 for the first spraying and Rs 114 for the second, covering 84 trees. Guava farmers, too, will receive assistance of Rs 33 for the first spraying and Rs 45 for the second, protecting up to 56 trees.

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CMV360 Says

With the government's proactive measures and financial support, farmers can now combat pest threats more effectively, ensuring the resilience and prosperity of our agricultural sector. This subsidy scheme not only alleviates the financial burden on farmers but also underscores the government's commitment to bolstering agricultural sustainability and farmer welfare.