Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Feb 9 2016 9:17PM Cabinet gives nod for promotion of organic farming in MaharashtraMumbai, Feb 9 (UNI) The state cabinet today decided to promote organic farming in Maharashtra on a large scale. Announcing the decision to mediapersons here, Agriculture Minister Eknath Khadse said the scheme will be run with assistance from the Central government of 60 per cent, while contribution of the state government will be 40 per cent of the amount. The Cabinet authorised expenditure of Rs 43.28 crore from the contingency funds, he said and informed that of total amount, the state's contribution will be Rs 17.29 crore, while Rs 25.98 crore will be coming from the Central government.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Cabinet gives nod for promotion of organic farming in Maharashtra