West Bengal Announces ₹2 Per Unit Power Subsidy For 4 Lakh Farmers, Says CM Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday had announced a power subsidy of Rs 2 per unit to nearly four lakh farmers across the state. Addressing an administrative review meeting in East Burdwan, Adhikari stated that the farmers of the state under PM Kisan Scheme will get Rs 9000 as subsidy. Farmers’ subsidy measures announced “MLAs will act as a guardian to the farmers. There will be no…
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of West Bengal announced a power subsidy of Rs 2 per unit for nearly four lakh farmers in the state on Friday. Speaking at an administrative review meeting in East Burdwan, Adhikari said that under the PM Kisan Scheme, the farmers will receive a total subsidy of Rs 9000. Adhikari assured that there will be no middleman, and the state government will directly purchase paddy from farmers who wish to sell at Rs 2,700 per quintal.
Additionally, a package for potato farmers would be announced before the cultivation season in December.
Addressing the farmers’ welfare and agricultural development in Bardhaman, Adhikari also highlighted the previous government's alleged harassment of farmers and corruption in the 100 days work and housing scheme. He claimed that transparency would be ensured by auctioning off all sand quarries, with the revenue used for building roads, schools, and hospitals. The previous government, according to Adhikari, used to smuggle sand and send the proceeds to Camac Street.
Furthermore, Adhikari urged people to cooperate in making Bengal free from addiction and child marriage. He emphasized the need for stronger border security to prevent illegal and spurious addictions.
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