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Relief news has come to the fore for the farmers and cattle herders of Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh. The deadline for applying under Mini Nandini Krishak Samridhi Yojana has been extended. This will benefit those farmers who due to some reason could not apply within the stipulated time. Now more number of farmers will be able to get the opportunity to increase their income by joining this scheme.

The objective of this scheme is to connect farmers with modern dairy and animal husbandry, so that new employment opportunities are created in rural areas and the economic condition of the farmers can be strengthened. The government’s focus is on increasing milk production as well as making cattle herders self-reliant.

What is Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana?

Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is an important animal husbandry scheme of Uttar Pradesh government. Through this, financial assistance is provided to farmers for setting up dairy units.

Under the scheme, selected beneficiaries are given financial assistance, training and technical guidance for animal husbandry. Its objective is not only to increase the number of animals, but also to pave the way for better breeds, more milk production and sustainable income for the farmers.

In an agricultural district like Hardoi, this scheme is being considered important for the rural economy, because a large number of farmers here are dependent on animal husbandry along with farming.

Farmers will get economic benefits

Under the Mini Nandini Scheme, a grant has been made by the government to set up a dairy unit. The government provides assistance in the total cost of the scheme, while the beneficiary also has to pay a prescribed share.

With this financial assistance, farmers can buy good breed of animals, gather necessary resources for dairy operations and promote milk production.

According to experts, animal husbandry can become a strong source of additional income for farmers. Dairy business helps in providing regular income amidst the uncertainties of weather and market in farming.

Farmers benefit from extension of application deadline

Farmers who were facing difficulty in applying earlier have now got additional time. As time progresses, more farmers will be able to join the scheme and get a chance to get benefits.

The Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department is appealing to the farmers to take advantage of the last opportunity and complete the application process on time.

Which farmers can take benefit of the scheme?

To avail the benefits of Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, farmers have to fulfill some important eligibility criteria. Generally, the applicant is required to have a bank account, identity documents and the ability to set up an animal husbandry unit.

Apart from this, beneficiaries are selected as per the rules set by the department. Eligibility and scheme requirements are taken into account in the selection process.

Farmers’ income will increase from dairy

Dairy business can become a major source of employment and economic strength in rural areas. A successful dairy unit provides a daily source of income to the farmer.

Through Mini Nandini Yojana, the government is encouraging farmers to adopt animal husbandry along with traditional farming. This is expected to increase self-employment in villages and give new impetus to milk production.

Important advice for farmers

Farmers who want to take advantage of this scheme should keep all the necessary documents ready before applying. Aadhar card, bank account information, photo and other necessary certificates may be required.

Farmers have been advised to avoid any mistakes in the application process and follow the guidelines issued by the department.

Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is opening new possibilities in the field of animal husbandry for the farmers of Uttar Pradesh including Hardoi. The extension of application deadline has brought great relief to those farmers who were not able to avail the opportunity earlier.

If farmers take advantage of this scheme properly then dairy business can play an important role in increasing their income as well as strengthening the rural economy.