Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced an increase in the amount of assistance for the Contingent Expenditure of Krushak Sathis across the state.
The amount of assistance for their Contingent Expenditure has been increased from Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000 per annum.
This will benefit 13,600 Krushak Sathis of the state. This increased amount will be applied retrospectively from October 2023.
It is worth noting that the state government hired the leading farmers of the state as Krushak Sathis in 2007-2008 to help in agricultural extension works. In each village panchayat, two Krushak Saathis are working with the farmers.
The Krushak Sathis also make the farmers aware of various aspects related to agriculture and also give necessary advice.
