Himachal Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri Announces Support for Farmers and Infrastructure in Una
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced on Wednesday that a robust system would be established to ensure the safe and worry-free sale of potato crops produced by the farmers of Una district. This step aims to protect farmers from fraud.
HIM-UNNATI Scheme
Addressing farmers at a public grievance hearing in Pandoga Village, Agnihotri highlighted the HIM-UNNATI scheme, which has a budget allocation of Rs 150 crore. The scheme aims to promote natural farming and increase farmers’ income. The target is to establish 2,600 agricultural groups involving 50,000 farmers. Naturally grown wheat and maize will be purchased at a minimum support price of Rs 40 and Rs 30 per kilogram respectively, the highest in the country. This initiative will also create new employment opportunities for the youth.
Infrastructure Improvements
Agnihotri also mentioned that Rs 70 crore would be spent on the improvement and expansion of various roads and the construction of bridges in the Haroli Assembly Constituency. Specific projects include:
| Project | Budget (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Improvement and expansion of the 9-kilometer road from Pandoga Barrier to Panjawar | 11.10 crore |
| Bhadshali to Badhera road on Panjawar-Bathri road | 12.25 crore |
| 8.5-kilometer stretch from Panjawar-Bathri to Saloh-Badhera road | 9.46 crore |
| 5-kilometer road from Haroli to Palakwah | 6.50 crore |
| 5.5-kilometer long road from Nangal Khurd to Chandpur | 6.05 crore |
Additionally, two bridges will be constructed over Chandpur Khad and Haroli Khad for Rs 4.87 crore and Rs 5.75 crore, respectively. Two culverts are being constructed in Pandoga village for Rs 3 crore for public passage and a police post. Flood control and protective walls are being built in Pandoga for Rs 2.37 crore, directly benefiting around 100 families.
Doubts Revealed
Himachal Pradesh -: Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and cool weather.
Deputy Chief Minister -: The Deputy Chief Minister is the second-highest leader in a state government, helping the Chief Minister run the state.
Mukesh Agnihotri -: Mukesh Agnihotri is a politician in Himachal Pradesh who helps make decisions for the state.
Una -: Una is a district in Himachal Pradesh where many farmers live and work.
HIM-UNNATI scheme -: The HIM-UNNATI scheme is a government plan to help farmers in Himachal Pradesh grow crops naturally and earn more money.
Rs 150 crore -: Rs 150 crore is a large amount of money, equal to 1.5 billion rupees, which the government will use to help farmers.
natural farming -: Natural farming means growing crops without using chemicals, which is better for the environment and health.
Haroli Assembly Constituency -: Haroli Assembly Constituency is an area in Himachal Pradesh where people vote for their local leaders.
Rs 70 crore -: Rs 70 crore is another large amount of money, equal to 700 million rupees, which will be used to improve roads and bridges.
Pandoga Village -: Pandoga Village is a small village in Himachal Pradesh where the Deputy Chief Minister made his announcements.
