
Chouhan advocated direct benefit transfer subsidies for fertilizers and farming equipment as part of his recent proposal of prospective policy initiatives for streamlining agriculture. To assist farmers, the government has been contemplating on funding for the shipment of agricultural products. These measures strive to enlighten farmers about present schemes, boost agricultural effectiveness, and minimize consumer costs
Shivraj Singh Chouhan remarked on Monday that the government is striving to simplify agriculture through policy-level changes. He also signaled that direct benefit transfer subsidies for farming equipment, fertilizer, and seeds would be considered in the future. Referring to farmers who came as special guests to witness the Republic Day parade, the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister said that the government spends up to Rs 2,00,000 crore on fertiliser subsidies. The cost incurred by PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is around Rs 60,000 crore; if the fertilizer subsidy is granted via DBT, the bank balance of farmers is expected to grow substantially.
According to the minister, the government will also investigate if direct benefit transfer may be used for other agricultural subsidies, such as those for tractors, drip irrigation, or polyhouses. The minister added that in order to allow farmers to sell their goods all over the nation, the government has been contemplating about compensating for the transport of agricultural products.
Although agricultural produce is inexpensive, the cost increases as it gets to urban areas. The government is considering ways to lessen this disparity for the consumer, such as splitting the cost of transportation,” he stated. The minister also briefed farmers on other government programs, such as the PM Awas Yojna, for which a survey is now being conducted.