G. Kumar Naik chairs DISHA meeting in Raichur
The Hindu
G. Kumar Naik chairs a DISHA meeting in Raichur, reviewing development projects and agricultural support for local farmers.
G. Kumar Naik, Raichur Lok Sabha MP, reviewed the progress of development works under the Central Fund at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Raichur on February 21.
He chaired the meeting to ensure effective implementation of Union, State, and local government schemes.
Issues related to agriculture, rural infrastructure development, railway projects, telecommunication, construction of schools, hostels, multi-village drinking water schemes, the Jal Jeevan Mission, and government benefits through bankers, and others were discussed in depth.
Agriculture Department officers explained with data that as many as 12,477 farmers in Kharif and 6,909 farmers in Rabi had registered for crop insurance under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and distribution of compensation to farmers by insurance companies is in progress.
They also added that the Union government has released ₹736.14 crore to 2,34,988 farmers under PM Kisan Yojana in the district.
The MP stressed implementing One District One Product (ODOP) to boost agriculture manufacturing and enhance and export local incomes. Responding to Mr. Naik, officials stated that the district has chosen to establish a dry red chilli market under OPOD.
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