Chandigarh, February 22
Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh Krishan Kumar Bedi said that farmers issues will be addressed through the F2DF model, meaning Factory to Direct Farmer and Farmer to Direct Factory. Under this initiative, goods will be purchased directly from farmers at the factory, and similarly, goods will be supplied directly from the factory to farmers, eliminating middlemen. The goods procured from farmers through the factory will then reach consumers, ensuring direct benefits for the farmers.
Bedi was speaking to the farmers after inaugurating the Kisan Mela in Narwana (Jind) today.
At the fair, farmers were provided with comprehensive information on everything from seed selection to market access, along with significant discounts on agricultural equipment. Stalls showcasing tractors, farming equipment, fertilizers, seeds, medicines, spices, and other food items were set up at the event. The Cabinet Minister also visited the stalls and interacted with the participants. Farmers took advantage of the fair to purchase farming-related equipment.
During his address, Cabinet Minister Sh Krishan Kumar Bedi assured farmers that they need not worry about crop damage due to hailstorms in the state. There is no requirement for farmers to approach any Patwari, as the government will conduct a special Girdawari to assess the damage. He said that no farmer would be left facing any issues, as the State Government stands firmly with the farmers.
He further stated that both the Central and State Governments are working together for the betterment of farmers. He highlighted that previous governments had provided minimal support to farmers, whereas the current government ensures that benefits directly reach farmers’ pockets. He also compared past policies, mentioning that earlier governments provided loans to farmers at an interest rate of Rs 2.50 per hundred, making it nearly impossible for them to repay the principal, with all the money spent on interest. In contrast, under the BJP government, late Prime Minister Sh Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first to connect farmers to nationalized banks with loans at a reasonable interest rate of 12 annas, greatly benefiting farmers and strengthening the farming community across the country.
