Enhance scope of Krishi Sinchan Yojana in Yavatmal: Ahir

The scope of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchan Yojana (PM Agriculture Irrigation Scheme) should be enhanced to ensure maximum benefits to farmers in the district, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said here.
He was addressing officers and elected representatives during a review meeting of the District Coordination Committee held at the local Bachat Bhavan on Monday.
Ahir highlighted various schemes of the Central Government and asked the officials to take them to maximum beneficiaries.
"The government provides subsidy for drip irrigation. It is also providing crop insurance benefits to the farmers. It is therefore the responsibility of officers to bring maximum number of farmers under the scheme and protect their rights," said Ahir.

Among those present for the meeting were Minister of State for Energy Madan Yerawar, MLAs Sanjeevreddy Bodkurwar, Raju Todsam, Dr Ashok Uikey and Rajendra Najardhane, ZP President Aarti Pubhate and senior district officials.
The meeting also reviewed the works being carried out under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, Social Financial Assistance Programme, Pantapradhan Awaas Yojana and Swachh Bharat Mission.
Ahir said the Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded new railway line and the national highways works are to be completed on top priority for which the land acquisition process is in progress.