, Raipur. There is good news for farmers. The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Farmers Welfare and Department of Biotechnology has issued an order to give the outstanding bonus of two years to the farmers. The amount will be distributed on National Good Governance Day, 25th December.
BJP had promised in its manifesto to give the outstanding bonus of two years. According to the announcement of the BJP government, farmers will be given the bonus of paddy production incentive amount 2014-15 and 2015-16. Order has been given to pay on the basis of Rs 300 per quintal. Rs 1,912,9766 crore will be paid in 2014-15. Bonus amounting to Rs 1,803,4131 will be distributed for 2015-16. Total incentive amount of Rs 37163896 crore has been earmarked.