Maina Curtorim farmers are calling on the government to promptly release the Support Price Subsidy, as they have not received it for the 2022-23 period. This delay in subsidy disbursement has negatively impacted over 5,000 farmers in the region. Some farmers have even been denied the subsidy for machinery purchased during the same period. The farmers accused the government of deliberately discouraging them by withholding the subsidy for the past two years.
While the government organizes events such as the Fruit Festival and Krishi Mahotsav to promote agriculture, the farmers feel that their basic needs are being overlooked. They expressed their discontent, stating that they are not against celebrating such events, but they believe the government should prioritize the release of the Support Price Subsidy, as it serves as an encouragement for farmers.
Additionally, the farmers warn that if the government continues to discourage them in this manner, the younger generation may be discouraged from pursuing farming as a career. In conclusion, the farmers have appealed to the Agriculture Minister to address this issue promptly and have urged the government to release the Support Price Subsidy as soon as possible.
