Punjab Government Kickstarts Farmer Registration on Portal for Direct Paddy Sowing

In a bid to facilitate direct paddy sowing and provide financial assistance to farmers, the Punjab government has announced an extended deadline for farmer registration on the dedicated online portal. Chief Agriculture Officer, Manjit Singh, confirmed that farmers now have until June 25 to register themselves on the portal and avail of the benefits offered by the government.

Direct paddy sowing offers several advantages, including reduced water consumption, enhanced soil health, and increased cost-effectiveness. Recognizing these benefits, the Punjab government aims to promote and incentivize this practice through the financial assistance program.

Singh urged all farmers to proactively contact the officials of the Agriculture Department to register their acreage on the portal. By doing so, farmers become eligible to receive a financial amount of Rs 1,500 per acre, a scheme introduced by the government to encourage direct paddy sowing. To streamline the registration process, a dedicated website has been set up at https://agrimachinerypb.com/.

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In order to assist farmers with the registration process, officials and employees from the district-level and block-level offices in Moga have been assigned to facilitate the registration work. These officials will be available to guide and assist farmers in completing their registration on the portal, ensuring that they do not miss out on the benefits provided by the government.

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To ensure maximum outreach, the Punjab government has implemented various communication channels to inform farmers about this initiative. Village-level camps have been set up to provide information and answer queries. Additionally, the government has utilized newspapers and electronic media to spread awareness among farmers regarding the extended deadline and the registration process.

Source-The Indian Express

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