Chandauli Farmers Rejoice: Heavy Subsidies on Pesticides & Agri-Machinery!

• Chandauli farmers can now access pesticides and agricultural machinery with significant subsidies.
• District Agricultural Protection Officer Sneh Prabha announced subsidies to protect Rabi crops from pests and diseases.
• Registered farmers receive a 75% subsidy on biochemicals like Trichoderma and Beauveria bassiana, and 50% on other general chemicals.
• Subsidies are also available for agricultural machinery: 50% on sprayers (up to ₹1500 for human-powered, ₹3000 for power-operated), 50% on Bakhari (grain storage bin, up to ₹2000), and up to 75% on pheromone and light traps.
• The subsidy amount will be directly transferred to farmers' bank accounts via DBT for transparency.

Why It Matters: Chandauli farmers get major subsidies on crop protection chemicals and farm equipment to safeguard Rabi crops.