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Agriculture
2,550 Punjab and Haryana farmers receive Rs 2.9 crore in payouts
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:01 AM
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A recent financial assistance program disbursed a total of Rs 2.9 crore to 2,550 farmers in Punjab and Haryana.
A government‑linked financial assistance scheme has transferred a total of Rs 2.9 crore to a group of 2,550 farmers from the states of Punjab and Haryana. The payout, announced by officials, aims to supplement farm incomes beyond the earnings from crops.
The beneficiaries, spread across both states, received the amount through direct bank transfers, ensuring quick and transparent delivery of funds. Authorities said the scheme is part of broader efforts to support agricultural households facing rising input costs and market volatility.
While the exact criteria for selection were not detailed in the announcement, officials emphasized that the assistance is intended to bolster the financial resilience of small and marginal farmers. The disbursement marks one of the larger single‑batch payments made under the program this year.
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have welcomed the move, noting that such cash infusions can help farmers invest in better seeds, equipment, or diversify into allied activities. The government plans to monitor the impact of the payouts and consider further allocations based on farmer feedback.
The beneficiaries, spread across both states, received the amount through direct bank transfers, ensuring quick and transparent delivery of funds. Authorities said the scheme is part of broader efforts to support agricultural households facing rising input costs and market volatility.
While the exact criteria for selection were not detailed in the announcement, officials emphasized that the assistance is intended to bolster the financial resilience of small and marginal farmers. The disbursement marks one of the larger single‑batch payments made under the program this year.
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have welcomed the move, noting that such cash infusions can help farmers invest in better seeds, equipment, or diversify into allied activities. The government plans to monitor the impact of the payouts and consider further allocations based on farmer feedback.