Nawalparasi Agriculture Office Allocates More Than Rs 440 Million in Grants

Key Takeaways

Agriculture Development Office has distributed nearly Rs 450 million in grants to 915 farmers from FY 2077/78 to 2081/82.
Grants range from Rs 870 to Rs 50,005,000 and cover various agricultural categories including commercial farming and crop insurance.
This year, the office has a budget of Rs 51,790,000 for diverse agricultural programs and has started implementing many initiatives.

Funding for Farmers in Nawalparasi

The Agriculture Development Office in Nawalparasi has disbursed approximately Rs 450 million in grants over a five-year period, benefiting 915 farmers. From the fiscal years 2077/78 to 2081/82, a total of Rs 447,173,851 was allocated for various agricultural initiatives. Grants have varied significantly, with the highest single grant amounting to Rs 50,005,000 for crop insurance, awarded to the Jugepani Tamang Tol Farmers Group in Hupsekot-1.

Bishwas Kafle, Agriculture Extension Officer and Information Officer, highlighted that farmers received funds for multiple agricultural categories. The grants support endeavors such as commercial vegetable farming, orchard management, small-scale agricultural farms, and advanced agricultural technology demonstrations, among others. Additionally, projects aim to promote food crop production, off-season vegetable farming, and the purchase of agricultural equipment.

Rajeshwor Silwal, Chief and Senior Agriculture Extension Officer, outlined the programs for the current year. These initiatives include corridor-focused agricultural production, emergency service support, field-based crop training, and a variety of promotion projects specific to vegetable and fruit crops. He also mentioned ongoing efforts in orchard establishment and management, agricultural data collection, and recognition awards for outstanding farmers.

For this fiscal year, a budget of Rs 51,790,000 has been allocated for various programs, and the office has already begun inviting proposals and implementing several initiatives. Some programs are currently in progress, emphasizing the commitment to support and enhance agricultural productivity in the region.

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