Uttarakhand Pilots Makhana Cultivation on 120 Bighas With 40% Subsidy
Uttarakhand has begun piloting makhana (fox nut) cultivation across about 120 bighas of land, offering farmers a 40 percent subsidy to encourage the new crop.
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Current Summary
Uttarakhand has launched a pilot programme to cultivate makhana (fox nut) across approximately 120 bighas of land, with the state government offering farmers a 40 percent subsidy to support the new crop as part of efforts to diversify hill agriculture.
What We Know
- Uttarakhand has begun a pilot programme for cultivating makhana (fox nut) across approximately 120 bighas of land.
- The state government is offering a 40 percent subsidy to farmers participating in the initiative.
What Is Still Unclear
- The specific district(s) where the pilot is underway
- The implementing department or agency
- The timeline for expanding the programme beyond the pilot phase
What Changed
- 6 Oct, 04:41 pmSignal detected: Uttarakhand Pilots Makhana Cultivation on 120 Bighas With 40% Subsidy