Ragi cultivation instead of paddy will get Dinesh a 10,000 rupee incentive

Ragi cultivation instead of paddy will get Dinesh a 10,000 rupee incentive. With seeds and technical guidance from the agriculture department, a good ragi crop was prepared on one acre. Dinesh Kumar Yadav, a farmer from Paras village in Udypur development block of Surguja district, Raipur, has adopted ragi (millet) cultivation in place of traditional paddy. With the help of seeds and technical guidance from the agriculture department, he prepared a good ragi crop on one acre. Under the Farmer Advancement Scheme, he will receive a 10,000 rupee incentive once eligibility is met. The government, through the Farmer Advancement Scheme, is encouraging farmers to adopt other profitable crops along with traditional paddy. Mr. Yadav said that the agriculture department provided ragi seeds under the National Natural Farming Mission and the National Food Security Mission. On the advice of departmental officials, he started ragi cultivation instead of paddy. Regular technical guidance and supervision have resulted in good crop growth. Most of the crop is ready. After harvesting, the actual assessment of production and income will be possible. Mr. Yadav also received information from agriculture department officials about the incentive amount available under the Farmer Advancement Scheme for cultivating other specified crops instead of paddy. He has also registered under the scheme. Once eligibility is confirmed, a 10,000 rupee incentive per acre will provide financial help for farming expenses. Through seed distribution, technical guidance, and incentive schemes, the agriculture department is encouraging farmers to grow alternative crops along with paddy. Millet cultivation is promoting crop diversification. Ragi, a coarse grain, is an important option for crop diversification for farmers. Promoting nutrient‑rich ragi cultivation can increase agricultural diversity and provide additional income opportunities for farmers. The agriculture department, by providing seed distribution, technical advice and information about government incentive schemes, is motivating farmers to grow alternative crops.