Meerut. The government has started a relief scheme for the potato seed producing farmers of Western Uttar Pradesh. Eligible farmers producing quality potato seeds will be given a grant of up to ₹ 25 thousand per hectare. The objective of the scheme is to increase the production of good seeds in the state and strengthen the income of farmers.
To avail the benefits of the scheme, farmers will first have to get the potato seeds produced certified. For this it will be necessary to obtain a certificate from the UP Seed Potato Institute. After certified seeds, farmers will be able to register themselves with the District Horticulture Department.
Farmers of Western UP including Meerut benefit
Let us tell you that many farmers of Western UP do seed production along with potato cultivation. Such farmers are expected to get financial help from this scheme. Due to better quality of certified seeds, it can be made available to other farmers also.
Sowing of early potatoes starts in the area after October. In such a situation, this is an important time for the farmers involved in seed production to take advantage of the scheme. For information about eligibility and required documents, farmers can contact their district horticulture department.