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Union Minister Faces Scrutiny Over Rs 99 Lakh Subsidy for Cucumber Farming
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 08:45 AM
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Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Bhagirath Chaudhary, has responded to questions regarding a Rs 99.60 lakh subsidy received from the National Horticulture Board (NHB) for cucumber cultivation.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Bhagirath Chaudhary, who is also a BJP MP from Ajmer, has addressed queries concerning a substantial subsidy of Rs 99.60 lakh sanctioned by the National Horticulture Board (NHB). The funds were reportedly allocated for cucumber cultivation.
Chaudhary stated that his application for the subsidy was submitted back in 2018. He emphasized that the project was approved and sanctioned entirely in accordance with established rules and regulations. The minister's clarification comes amidst public and media attention on the significant financial assistance received for the agricultural venture.
Chaudhary stated that his application for the subsidy was submitted back in 2018. He emphasized that the project was approved and sanctioned entirely in accordance with established rules and regulations. The minister's clarification comes amidst public and media attention on the significant financial assistance received for the agricultural venture.