North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: A shocking news has come out from the agricultural sector of Bihar. The Agriculture Department of the State Government has taken a big step in 22 districts The ongoing skill development training of farmers and youth has been banned with immediate effect. The department has allocated funds for these training programs. fund worth crores of rupees Have also asked for it back. This decision has created a crisis in front of thousands of farmers and young men and women who were learning the tricks of modern farming and self-employment.
Why was this tough decision taken?
According to sources and reports, the reason behind this action Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour And the gross negligence of 22 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) associated with it has come to light. It is being told that huge budget was allocated to these centers for skill development of farmers, but in many districts the pace of training was very slow or the work was being done on paper. Despite sending repeated reminders by the department, the set target was not achieved within the time limit, after which the headquarters took a strict stance and issued an order to withdraw the budget.
The blame fell on these districts
In the 22 districts where training programs have come to a standstill, Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Khagaria Like important agricultural districts are included. The Krishi Vigyan Kendras of these districts have been instructed to deposit the amount not yet spent back into the government treasury. This action of the department has created a stir among the agriculture officials and the university administration.
Farmers and youth will suffer big loss
This decision of the Agriculture Department is going to have a direct impact on the rural economy.
Mushrooms and Beekeeping: Through these trainings, the youth were being linked to profitable businesses like mushroom production and beekeeping.
Modern Agricultural Machinery: Farmers were to be given training in the use and maintenance of new agricultural equipment, which is now stuck in limbo.
Self Employed: The certificate given under the Skill Development Scheme used to help the youth in taking loan from the bank, which will now stop.
Future strategy and improvements
Senior officials of the Agriculture Department say that this step has been taken to bring transparency in the system. After the withdrawal of funds, the budget will now be allocated afresh to those centers which are capable of working. Also, now digital monitoring Through this, it will be ensured whether the training of farmers is actually taking place on the ground or not. The aim of the government is that every penny of the budget should be spent on the welfare of farmers.
