Govt approves Rs 1.5 billion subsidy for sugarcane farmers
Summary
The government has approved more than Rs 1.5 billion in subsidies for sugarcane farmers across several districts, including Bardiya, Rautahat, Kailali and Kanchanpur. Farmers under the program will receive an incentive subsidy of Rs 70 per quintal.
Key Points
- Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary has approved the distribution of over Rs 1.5 billion in subsidies for sugarcane farmers.
- The Rs 1.5005 billion allocation for fiscal year 2083/84 will be distributed among farmers in districts including Bardiya, Rautahat, Kailali and Kanchanpur.
- The subsidy program is intended to encourage sugarcane cultivation, raise agricultural productivity and ensure support reaches eligible farmers effectively.
- Under the program, sugarcane farmers will receive an incentive subsidy of Rs 70 per quintal.
