Kannauj Farmers Get Free Seeds: Boost for Kharif Crops, Reduced Costs

• Agriculture Department in Kannauj to distribute free Urad, Moong, and Groundnut seeds in mini-kits for the Kharif season.
• Each mini-kit contains 4 kg of certified seeds, saving farmers ₹200-₹400 per kit, ensuring quality standards.
• Targets set: 240 Moong mini-kits, 80 quintals Groundnut seeds (400 packets), and 325 Urad mini-kits.
• Sunflower cultivation also encouraged with 3 quintals of seeds for demonstration purposes.
• Distribution is on a "first come, first served" basis; farmers need to bring their Aadhaar card to the department office.

Why It Matters: Free seed distribution aims to cut farming costs, boost production, and promote self-reliant agriculture in Kannauj.