Mau Farmers Get ₹1 Lakh Aid for Vegetable Cultivation Under UP Agri Scheme

• Uttar Pradesh government's Integrated Horticulture Development Mission and Chief Minister's State Horticulture Development Mission schemes offer financial aid to farmers.
• Mau District Horticulture Officer Sandeep Kumar Gupta announced assistance for leafy and cucurbit vegetables (ridge gourd, bottle gourd, cucumber, sponge gourd, bitter gourd) in the Zaid season.
• A target of 50 hectares is set for vegetable cultivation, with 40 hectares for general category and 10 hectares for Scheduled Caste farmers.
• Farmers can receive ₹100,000 for setting up one mushroom shed unit and grants for vermibeds and vermicompost.
• Assistance of ₹24,000 per hectare is provided for vegetable cultivation, including hybrid seeds, plastic crates, organic fertilizer, and medicine. Farmers need to register with the Horticulture Department with land records and Aadhaar.

Why It Matters: Mau farmers can receive significant financial aid and resources for vegetable and mushroom cultivation.