UP Govt launches Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

UP Govt launches Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

Uttar Pradesh state Government has launched Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana. The announcement was made by the UP Power Minister Shrikant Sharma.

The scheme was launched after the cabinet meeting which was held on 21 January 2020.

Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana:

The scheme will provide financial assistance of Rs.5 lakh to the family of farmers who die or become handicapped while working in fields.

The scheme also includes Bataidars for the first time.

The scheme will cover farmers and their family members in the age group of 18-70 years.

The scheme was implemented on 14 September 2019 in the state.


Mukhyamantri Paryatan Samvardhan Yojana:

The scheme aims to boost tourism in the state.

Under the scheme, one tourist point will be developed with a fund of Rs.50 lakh in each and every assembly segment of the state.

What is Bataidars ?

Bataidars are people who work in the field of other persons and share the crop after it is harvested.