Haryana Government Announces Rs 2,000 Per Acre Bonus for Kharif Crops Amid Low Rainfall

The Haryana government has approved a Rs 2,000 per acre bonus for farmers growing Kharif crops due to reduced rainfall. This decision, made in a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, aims to support farmers facing higher cultivation costs.

The Haryana government on Thursday approved a Rs 2,000 per acre bonus for farmers cultivating Kharif crops, responding to below-average rainfall in the state.

The decision, sanctioned during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is aimed at offsetting increased agricultural costs amid the adverse weather conditions.

Saini, addressing the media post-meeting, highlighted the state's decreased rainfall this summer compared to last year and announced that the bonus would apply to all Kharif crops, including fruits, flowers, and vegetables. Farmers must register on the 'Meri Fasal, Mera Byora' portal by August 15 to receive the bonus.

In addition, the Cabinet recently approved buying 10 more crops at the minimum support price and waived outstanding canal water irrigation charges. These measures arrive just ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections scheduled later this year.