Bengal's farmer-friendly initiative benefited 1.4 crore people: CM Mamata Banerjee
The Hindu
West Bengal's farmer initiative, led by CM Mamata Banerjee, aids 1.4 crore people with direct financial support and resources.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday (March 14, 2026) said the State's farmer-friendly initiative has benefited 1.4 crore people.
In a post on X on Krishak Divas, paying tribute to 14 people killed in police firing during the Nandigram anti-land acquisition protest on this day in 2007, Ms. Banerjee reiterated her government’s commitment to farmers.
According to her, the State has so far provided financial assistance of ₹30,051 crore under the Krishak Bandhu (New) scheme, benefiting more than 1.14 crore farmers, sharecroppers and cultivators.
"Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive ₹10,000 annually, while those with very small landholdings receive a minimum of ₹4,000. The amount is transferred directly to bank accounts in two instalments during the Kharif and Rabi seasons," she said.
She said that besides farmers and sharecroppers, agricultural labourers are also provided financial assistance of ₹4,000 annually in two instalments.
Funds have started reaching the bank accounts of around 28 lakh applicants from March 8, she said.
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