Question : Distribution of Fertilizers through Gram Panchayats

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS, be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering any separate scheme other than Direct Benefit Transfer for financial help for small and poor farmers who are unable to buy fertilizers and urea; and

(b) whether the Government is contemplating any scheme to distribute fertilizers through Gram Panchayats, if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

(DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)


(a) & (b): No, Sir. No such proposal is under consideration as of now.


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