TS will be free from farmers' suicides: Pocharam
Hyderabad, March 6 (INN): Agriculture Minister Pocharam Srinivas Reddy said that the State Government was taking measures to turn Telangana free from farmers' suicides.
Speaking to media persons here on Sunday, the minister said that the State Government would promote agriculture and allied services in a phase manner. He said 100% subsidy would be given to farmers belonging to SC and ST communities for poly house and tractors. He said tha the Horticulture Corporation was being set up to promote horticulture sector in the State. He said farmers would be given fertilizers and seeds on huge subsidy.
The minister said several major changes were being introduced in the agriculture sector to make it a profitable profession. Besides waiving off crop loans, the government would provide seven-hour free power during the day-time to farmers.
News Posted: 6 March, 2016
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