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UP govt to give push to natural farming with Rs 2000 cr

UP govt to give push to natural farming with Rs 2000 cr
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Lucknow, Apr 21 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government plans to bring over 2.5 lakh farmers into the fold of natural farming across 282 blocks and 2,144 gram panchayats in the state, official sources said here on Monday.
Sources said that the initiative will be implemented through 50-hectare clusters, with an estimated investment of Rs 2,500 crore over the next two years. "After successful implementation in Bundelkhand and along the Ganga's coastal areas, natural farming is now being expanded to both banks of its tributaries," they said.
Sources said that to raise awareness and provide grassroots support, 'Krishi Sakhis' will be appointed at a monthly honorarium of Rs 5,000. "Experts from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) will train these women farmers in their respective districts. Besides, two Bio-Input Research Centres (BRCs) will be established in every district to support this initiative," they said.

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