Gujarat - Sat Pagla Khedut Kalyanna, and Pagala for Natural Farming
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On 17 September 2020, two schemes were launched by thew Governor of Gujarat - Sat Pagla Khedut Kalyanna and Pagala for Natural Farming.
Scheme 1: Rs 900 monthly subsidy for the maintenance cost of one cow to a farming family practising Natural Farming.
Scheme 2: Provision of Rs 1248 subsidy to farmers for purchase of a Natural Farming kit to prepare Jivamrit, Brahmastra, Neemastra etc.
A Natural Farming website, પ્રાકૃતિક કૃષિ અભિયાન, was launched by the Governor and Chief Minister of the state.
The page on Niti Aayog website says - Subhash Palekar provides daily classroom training to educate farmers about the benefits of Natural Farming. Also, farmers can access training sessions through the electronic media like E-Gram Centres, Youtube, Facebook, and DD Free Dish.
During the last two years (2020-21 and 2021-22), farmers have started forming SHGs for furthering the movement. Government institutions such as ATMA, KVKs and line departments are closely involved, and provide much-needed support to the movement.
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