Bangla Fasal Bima Yojana (BFBY) Scheme
Bangla Fasal Bima Yojana (BFBY)/ Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojona (PMFBY) will be implemented in all districts of the State during RABI 2018-19 season for the crops and Insurance Units.
Agriculture
Directorate and Field Level offices in the districts and the West Bengal State Seed Corporations are involved in the execution of the policies relating to agricultural production and productivity.
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Matir Katha Guidelines
The aim of Matir Katha is to empower the farmers with the knowledge of government recommended package of practices, latest innovations and advisories, 24/7 crop protection solutions on the field so that farmer can produce more, sell the produce at right price and earn more.
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Krishak Bandhu (Assured Income and Death Benefit) Scheme
Krishak Bandhu (Assured Income) Scheme under which every farmer including recorded Bhagchasi (Share Croper) will be eligible to get financial support. The financial support will be paid in two instalments.
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AGRISNET – Department of Agriculture, West Bengal
They also provide support services through soil testing, soil conservation, water conservation, and seed testing/ seed certification. These bodies are also involved in plant protection and quality control of fertilisers, pesticides etc.
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Online Registration of Agricultural Farm Machinery Manufacturers
All Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers, willing to take part in State Government farm mechanization umbrella schemes are invited to enlist themselves online though Manufacturers registration link in Matirkatha.
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Revised SOP for Implementation of Krishak Bandhu (AI) Scheme
Revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of Krishak Bandhu (Assured Income) Scheme to be effective from the current Rabi season.
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West Bengal Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1972
An Act to provide for the regulation of marketing of agricultural produce in West Bengal.
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Bangla Fasal Bima Yojana – Extended upto January, 2019
The primary objective of the scheme is to provide facilities of enrolment for crop insurance to left out non-loanee farmers who could not enroll themselves on voluntary basis.
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Soil Health Card and Soil Testing Laboratory in West Bengal
Crop production essentially relies on traditional practices of soil water and energy management with no adverse effects on the health of the plant, soil and environment; except for sporadic natural calamities.
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Continuation of Farm Mechanization Schemes during 2021-22
1. Financial Support Scheme for Farm Mechanization (FSSM). 2. One Time Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers for purchase of Small Farm Implements (OTA – SFI) 3. Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery.