Haryana boosts farmers’ income with modern agriculture, horticulture, beekeeping policies, and subsidies for protected farming.
According to Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, the state government has set new standards in sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and beekeeping. Haryana became the first state in the country to implement a dedicated beekeeping policy, and its successful execution has significantly boosted the state’s honey production.
Today, the Horticulture Department pre-budget consultation meeting was presided over by the Agriculture Minister. The expenditure of the department’s budget from the previous fiscal year was thoroughly discussed during the meeting. He claimed that in order to help farmers, the state government is always trying to raise their income and developing programs that are specifically targeted at them.
Following the conference, Rana announced that an Integrated Beekeeping Development Center had been set up in Ramnagar with the aim of advancing beekeeping from a scientific and business standpoint. Purchases of bee boxes are eligible for up to 85% cost rebates under this program. Additionally, quality testing, bottling, and honey processing can all receive subsidies of up to 75%.
The Minister added that Haryana is leading the nation in establishing “Centres of Excellence” to showcase cutting-edge horticultural technology. Three more Centers of Excellence are presently under construction, while nine have previously been built during the current government’s mandate. These facilities offer farmers knowledge on contemporary farming methods as well as premium planting supplies. On a big scale, the state is promoting low-cost vertical farming. Under the current administration, advanced technology have been used to promote vegetable production throughout 18,630 acres. He added that 50 to 85 percent of farmers who adopt protected farming receive subsidy support assistance.
According to Rana, Haryana has also become a pioneer in the use of modern agricultural technologies and protected farming. Farmers have seen a two to threefold boost in crop yields thanks to these techniques, which has led to a notable increase in their income.In addition, Haryana is the nation’s first state to introduce the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana. Currently, this program covers 21 fruits and vegetables.
He claimed that by implementing these progressive and farmer-friendly policies, the Haryana government is consistently attempting to raise farmers’ incomes, boost agricultural profitability, and establish the state as a hub for agricultural innovation.