Chitrakoot Farmers Get 75% Subsidy on Solar Traps to Combat Pests

• Chitrakoot's Agriculture Department is distributing solar light traps to farmers with a 75% subsidy.
• The initiative aims to reduce reliance on harmful chemical pesticides, promoting safer and more affordable farming.
• Solar traps charge during the day and automatically light up at night, attracting pests into a water-filled base.
• Each trap costs 635 rupees, with a 431-rupee grant, making the farmer's share only 204 rupees.
• 500 solar light traps are available across agricultural protection units in Chitrakoot, designed to last five years.

Why It Matters: Chitrakoot farmers receive subsidized solar traps, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective pest control solution.