Nawalparasi Agriculture Office Distributes Over Rs 440 Million in Grants
Summary
The Agriculture Development Office in Nawalparasi has distributed approximately Rs 447 million in grants over five years to support various farming initiatives, including crop insurance, seed production, and technology promotion.
Key Points
- Nawalparasi Agriculture Development Office distributed Rs 447,173,851 in grants from fiscal year 2077/78 to 2081/82.
- 915 farmers received grants ranging from Rs 870 to Rs 50,005,000, with the largest grant given to Jugepani Tamang Tol Farmers Group for crop insurance.
- Grants covered diverse categories like commercial vegetable farming, orchard management, advanced agricultural technology, and irrigation.
- This year, Rs 51,790,000 has been allocated for multiple agricultural programs including highway-focused production, emergency support, and training.
- The office has initiated most programs and is inviting proposals for others.
