Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana

Introduction

• After forming the government in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party has released its budget for the year 2024-25.
• Several schemes are announced under this budget that are going to benefit every category of the state, irrespective of their caste.
• Among them one such crucial scheme for the state farmers is "Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana."
• Odisha is the 4th largest contributor of paddy in the central pool, so the objective of the scheme is to encourage these farmers to procure their paddy at a deserving price.
• According to the Samrudh Krushak Yojana, the party will procure the paddy at Rs 3,100/- per quintal, which is comparatively higher than the current rate of Rs 2,300/- per quintal.
• Additionally, they also eliminate the current procurement procedure 'Katni-Chhatni' in mandi with electronic weighing machines.
• Such electronic weighing machines will ease the procedure and reduce the irregularities during the procurement.
• Within 48 hours of procurement, farmers will receive the benefits directly into their bank account via DBT mode.
• Only eligible farmers will receive the benefits of the scheme, whose details have not been announced in the manifesto.
• While announcing the scheme, the BJP president said there are so many anomalies in the paddy procurement that the current government is unable to rectify it in the past 24 years.
• As of now, only the scheme benefits have been announced, and details like eligibility, and application process are not announced yet.
• Once the government released iyts guidelines we will update its details here.
• Moreover, to implement the scheme throughout the state the government outlays a budet of Rs 5,000 Crore.

Benefits of Scheme

• Beneficiary farmers will receive the following benefits under the Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana: -
  • Government will procure farmer's paddy at Rs. 3,100/- per quintal.
  • All procurement will take place in mandis through an electronic weighing machine.
  • Farmers will be relieved from the current procurement practices of Katni-Chhatni.
  • The amount will be credited within 48 hrs. of procurement, through DBT mode.

Eligibility Criteria

• Beneficiaries interested in the Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana need to fulfill the below mentioned criteria to apply for the scheme: -
  • Native farmers are eligible for the scheme.
  • Beneficiaries must be engaged in agricultural related activities.
  • They fulfill the minimum income criteria as described in the scheme guidelines.
  • Age criteria will be informed once the guidelines are issued.

Documents Required

• In order to submit applications for 'Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana, beneficiary farmers need to submit the following documents: -
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • State Residence proof.
  • Land Documents.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Ration Card.
  • Photograph.
  • Other as mentioned in the scheme guidelines.
    

How to apply

• Eligible beneficiaries must submit their application to receive the benefit of Samrudh Krushak Yojana.
• However, the application form for Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana will be accepted online or offline is not known.
• Once we received its detailed procedure we will update them here.
• However, to receive its benefits, the farmers need to register for the paddy procurement.
• For this, they need to provide their basic details and a list of documents, regardless of the mode.
• Successfully registered farmers will receive a confirmation message on their mobile number.
• On the procurement day, farmers need to show their identity proof and proceed as instructed.

Important Link

• Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department of Odisha Official Website.
• Odisha Paddy Procurement Automation System (P-PAS) Official Website,
• Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana guidelines will be released by the government soon.

Contact Details

• Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department: fcswsc@nic.in
• Odisha Samrudh Krushak Yojana Helpline Numbers are not available.
• Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department,
  Odisha State Secretariat,
  Sachivalaya Marg,
  Unit-2, Bhubaneswar.
  Odisha,
  India.