Chief Minister Raghubar Das today symbolically transferred over Rs 183 crore in the accounts of over 7.15 lakh farmers at Littipara in Pakur district under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. The CM, on the occasion, said that the State government has given first and second instalment of PMKSN to more than 7 lakh farmers, the third instalment will come in their accounts in December. Even under MMKAY the farmers have been given first instalment and the second instalment will be given in October.
The CM said that he felt proud to listen to the feelings of a sister from Santhal Pargana, who shared her experience of Israel visit. It is fruitful to see that women, who were sent to Israel for learning new farming techniques, have become equally skilled in comparison with their male counterparts, he said. In coming days 100 more women and men will be sent to Israel so that they can produce more crops with less investment. Also, they can help other farmers by working as master trainers.The CM said, “On one hand we are training you to produce more crops by making you aware of new technology. On the other hand, work is also being done to improve the soil of your fields. Two earthen doctors each have been appointed in all the panchayats of the state. He was given a pest for soil testing of one lakh rupees, which would give proper advice by examining the soil of the farmers' fields so that the productivity of your fields is large and you are going towards prosperity and the government can succeed in doubling your income by 2022.”
Das said that it is being ensured that the productivity of the farmers is increased but a good road will be needed to bring the produced goods to the market. Keeping this in mind, 1600 km of rural roads will be constructed at a cost of Rs 1037 crores. He said that in this era, skill along with degree is very important. The government will make about 25,000 youths skilled and employ them in the textile industry. The CM said that on reaching Littipara, some students have requested him to open a degree college in Littipara. “Today I declare that within 3 days I will approve the degree college, after which the tender will be taken out and soon the construction work of the college will start. No one can mislead you after being covered by education. I appeal to the youth of Santhal, let the youth join hands and change the picture of Santhal Pargana,” he said.
Das said that to promote sports funds are being given to all the Lotus Clubs of the State, in the coming days, a playground to be constructed at a cost of Rs 15 to 20 lakhs in every Panchayat will be prepared. As many as 23000 football players of the State will get Rs 1000 each so that they can be encouraged and can increase the value of Jharkhand in the field of sports. The Chief Minister gave the first and second installments under PM Kisan scheme to Mistry Murmu, Kajal Mandal, Munshi Hembram, Yumna and Reena Satyarthi as a token.
