Odisha Cabinet Approves ₹2,200 Crore for Farm Mechanisation Scheme Extension
The Odisha Cabinet has extended its agricultural mechanisation scheme for five more years with an outlay of ₹2,200 crore. This initiative aims to modernise farming practices and support an additional 379,000 farmers, enhancing productivity and sustainability in the sector.
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The Odisha Cabinet has approved a five-year extension of the scheme 'Popularisation of Agricultural Implements, Equipment and Diesel Pump Sets etc.' with a budget of ₹2,200 crore, benefiting an additional 379,000 farmers from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. This initiative follows the success from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26, which supported 254,774 farmers by subsidising the purchase of modern agricultural machinery, including tractors and harvesters.
The extended scheme aims to reduce labor intensity and improve profitability for small and marginal farmers. This investment underscores the state's commitment to enhancing agricultural efficiency and sustainability.
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