Odisha announces financial assistance for dairy farmers
The Hindu
1,20,000 farmers would receive a maximum ₹6,000 each towards fodder
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced COVID-19 assistance for dairy farmers registered under the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED). According to the State government, 1,20,000 farmers would receive a maximum ₹6,000 each towards fodder costs resulting in ₹11 crore expenditure. During the lockdown, the farmers suffered a lot as sweetmeat shops, restaurants and tea shops, which are major end users of milk, remained closed. Farmers were seen pouring milk on roads protesting against non-procurement.More Related News

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