Punjab To Provide Bumper Subsidy To Farmers For Micro Irrigation
Author(s): City Air NewsChandigarh, October 23, 2015: Punjab government will provide 50% bumper subsidy (maximum Rs.22000 per hectare) for laying underground pipes for irrigation to the farmers of the state. Disclosing this here today...
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Oct 24, 2015 09:30
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Chandigarh, October 23, 2015: Punjab government will provide 50% bumper subsidy (maximum Rs.22000 per hectare) for laying underground pipes for irrigation to the farmers of the state.
Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the Punjab government said that for micro-irrigation (Drip Sprinkler irrigation System) 80% subsidy would be provided and besides this, the tube well connections would be provided by the government on priority basis.
He said that a further subsidy of 75% would be provided for installing solar pumps and water storage tanks for the purpose of micro-irrigation system to run with solar power. According to spokesperson, this has been done to ensure that the farmers should take full benefits of the initiatives announced by the state government. For more details log on www.dswcpunjab.gov.inand farmers can contact the District Soil Conservator Officers.
