Chhattisgarh govt transfers Rs 1,866 crore to farmers, women SHGs

Chhattisgarh is the only state that has been procuring paddy from farmers at Rs 2,500 per quintal, which is higher than what the Centre has set

The Chhattisgarh government on Monday transferred more than Rs 1,866 crore to farmers, agricultural labourers and members of women self-help groups (SHGs) -- all beneficiaries of the state’s several flagship schemes.

At a virtual function, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel did the transfer.

Over 2.7 million payees enrolled under the government’s schemes such as the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Krishi Bhumiheen Mazdoor Nyay Yojana, and Godhan Nyay Yojana will benefit ahead of Diwali.

Of the amount, Rs 1,745 crore has been transferred to the accounts of 2.4 million farmers under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. The