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Uttarakhand Launches Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Empower Farmers

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Uttarakhand Launches Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Empower Farmers

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EventViksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launched in Uttarakhand
Launched byChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
Launch Date & Location29th May 2025 in Guniyal village, Dehradun
Duration29th May to 12th June 2025
Coverage95 development blocks, 670 Nyaya Panchayats, 11,440 villages
ImplementationThree teams per district, engaging 600 farmers per program daily
ObjectivesEmpower farmers with scientific knowledge, modern practices, and awareness
Promote advanced agricultural techniques tailored to local conditions
Train farmers in crop selection based on soil testing
Document traditional knowledge for future research
State Government SchemesInterest-free loans up to ₹3 lakh for farmers
80% subsidy for agricultural machinery under Farm Machinery Bank Scheme
₹20 per quintal bonus on wheat procurement
₹20 per quintal increase in sugarcane rates
Free canal irrigation for farmers
Special Agricultural InitiativesOrganic and Aroma Farming: Conversion of tea gardens in Dhauladevi, Munsiyari, and Betalghat to organic tea-producing areas
Development of six aroma valleys for high-value aromatic crops
₹200 crore allocated for polyhouse construction in the 2025 budget
₹1,000 crore for Uttarakhand Climate Responsive Rain-Fed Farming Project
New crop policies: Apple Policy, Kiwi Policy, State Millet Mission, Dragon Fruit Policy
₹1,200 crore investment in horticulture sector
Central Government InitiativesImplementation of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, Crop Insurance Scheme, Kisan Maandhan Yojana, Soil Health Card
Promotion of Horticulture Development Mission, Agricultural Machinery Subsidy, Drip Irrigation Scheme, Digital Agriculture Mission

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