Kalahandi NewsNewsPolities Odisha CM transfers Rs 1,272 cr to bank accounts of 5.3 mn farmers by Kalahandi Info February 13, 2021 written by Kalahandi Info February 13, 2021 0 comment 257 views Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappEmail Odisha Chief Minister Mr Naveen Patnaik on Friday transferred Rs 1,272 crore to the bank accounts of more than 53 lakh farmers in the state, under his governments Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme. The chief minister, after talking to several farmers and enquiring about their activities over a video conference, said various schemes have been floated by his government to strengthen the infrastructure necessary for selling agricultural produce. The KALIA scheme, launched in 2019 to support small, marginal and landless farmers, has earned accolades from various quarters across the nation, the CM said. The programme covers about 92 per cent of the state’s cultivators and almost all landless farmers. “I want to see that Odisha farmers leading a prosperous life,” Patnaik said, adding that his government has, on several occasions, requested the Centre to double the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of food grains. Source: Bubusiness-standard Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappEmail Kalahandi Info previous post WATCH: Bus Catches Fire in Odisha’s Rayagada, Narrow Escape For 50 Passengers next post 71 Patients Recover From COVID-19 In Odisha You may also like Major Reshuffle Of Judges In Odisha, Check details June 23, 2022 Kalahandi Jagannath temple burgled, silver crown weighing 10... June 5, 2022 10 Held With Ganja Worth Over Rs 20... May 28, 2022 Maoists torch four vehicles used in road construction May 28, 2022 Odisha: Headmaster Held For Sexually Harassing Inmates Of... May 23, 2022 Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dedicates 7 power projects... May 23, 2022 Flights to Koraput, Kalahandi likely to start by... December 20, 2021 Akhila Naik passes away, The First Odia Dalit... November 14, 2021 Mom, daughter stand firsts at Prestigious Award Show... September 16, 2021 Nuakhai Celebrated In Odisha’s Kalahandi District September 16, 2021 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ