UP Govt Offers Subsidized Agri-Machinery: Balers, Dryers, Oil Mills; Apply by Jan 21

• Uttar Pradesh government is distributing agricultural machinery like balers, maize dryers, and oil mills on subsidy to farmers.
• The initiative aims to boost farmers' income, reduce cultivation costs, and promote modern agricultural techniques.
• Balers help in stubble management, contributing to pollution control, while dryers and oil mills encourage value addition.
• Farmers can apply online on the agridarshan.up.gov.in portal until January 21 for the third phase of machinery booking.
• Selection for machinery with high demand will be through an e-lottery; others will be provided to all applicants.

Why It Matters: UP government is providing subsidized agricultural machinery to farmers to enhance income and modernize farming.