Around 15 lakh farmers have adopted the micro irrigation system, covering an area of 23.4 lakh hectares

Around 15 lakh farmers have adopted the micro irrigation system, covering an area of 23.4 lakh hectares.

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• A power subsidy of ₹24,660 crore was provided to farmers over the past three years.
• Under the Kisan Suryoday Yojana, 13,730 villages, accounting for 76% of the state's total, receives daytime electricity, enhancing the quality of life for farmers.
• The Ravi Krishi Mahotsav 2023 was successfully held in 246 talukas across the state, with more than 2.10 lakh farmers in attendance. They received technical guidance from agricultural scientists and experts from agricultural universities.
• Support prices were set at ₹7,000 per quintal for tuver, ₹5,440 per quintal for Chickpeas, and ₹5,650 per quintal for mustard seeds.

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Due to an increase in Chickpeas production in 2021-22, an additional 22,000 metric tonnes of Chickpeas were procured by the State Government at a cost of over ₹115 crore, beyond the quantity sanctioned by the Government of India.