Pb govt announces subsidy upto 50% on machinery for paddy and maize cultivation
Punjab Government has decided to provide subsidy upto 50% on purchase of machinery used for this purpose, which will immensely benefit
Chandigarh: With a view to encouraging mechanized transplantation/direct sowing of paddy and cultivation of maize during Kharif season, the Punjab Government has decided to provide subsidy upto 50% on purchase of machinery used for this purpose, which will immensely benefit the state in saving ground water and helping the farmers to tackle the problem of labour scarcity amid COVID-19 restrictions.
The Secretary further said that farmers had been asked to submit their applications to avail the benefit of subsidy on machinery required for paddy and maize cultivation till 10 May.
He further informed that the machinery on which subsidy would be given include direct seeding of rice machines with or without spray attachment, paddy nursery sowing machines, paddy transplanting machines and equipments used for maize sowing, threshing and drying.
Pannu further pointed out that the farmers interested to avail the benefit of subsidy could get more information at toll free no 1800-180-1551 of ‘Kisan Call Centre’ from 6 am to 10 pm.