Bihar News: People in Bihar were troubled by the heat during the month of Sawan. After this, now the rain has picked up pace. It rained heavily in the capital Patna on Monday as well. 86 percent paddy was harvested in the state. Apart from this, 80 thousand farmers have received diesel subsidy from the government. This helped the farmers a lot. Paddy has been sown in a total area of 31.63 lakh hectare across the state. Paddy planting has picked up pace after the recent rains. Overall, about 86 percent paddy has been planted in the state. Paddy has been sown in a total area of 31.63 lakh hectares. Due to less rains, farmers are being given the amount of diesel subsidy by the government for Patwan.
80,577 farmers of the state received diesel subsidy amount
Diesel subsidy amount has been given to 80,577 farmers of the state so far. A total of Rs 11.97 crore has been transferred to the farmers’ bank accounts. On Sunday, paddy was sown in 2.03 lakh hectare in Rohtas district, 1.78 lakh in East Champaran, 1.24 lakh in West Champaran, 1.15 lakh in Araria, 0.99 lakh in Purnia, 0.94 lakh in Katihar and 0.89 lakh hectare in Gopalganj. A target has been fixed to plant maize in 331367 hectare area this year in case of less rains.
Paddy planting increased four times in a month
Paddy has been sown four times in a month. According to the figures of the Agriculture Department, paddy planting has increased four times in a month. Till last July 14, about 22.22 percent paddy was planted in the state overall. Till that date, only 1.5 percent paddy could be sown in Bhagalpur division. Three per cent each in Magadha and Munger divisions, nine in Patna division, 27 in Saran division, 50 in Tirhut, 15 in Darbhanga, 45 in Saharsa and maximum 55 per cent paddy was planted in Purnia.
Paddy planting in 17 thousand hectare left in Patna
Let us inform that at present, paddy is yet to be sown in about 17 thousand hectares in Patna district. Paddy is cultivated in one lakh 30 thousand hectare in the district. So far paddy has been planted in about one lakh 13 thousand hectare field. According to the sources, paddy planting will be over in the next one week. On the other hand, the sowing of maize has become 100 percent. Paddy is cultivated in all the blocks in the district. But it is cultivated more in seven blocks.
Let us tell you that in the beginning of August itself, paddy sowing had reached at par with last year. By the year 2022, up to 80 percent planting was done till August 14. This year, between June and July, the rainfall was deficient by 48 per cent. Because of this, most of the districts of South Bihar were affected. At the same time, paddy planting also went well after the excess rains. Before this, the worry of drought was troubling.
The Chief Minister took stock of the situation of less rainfall
At the same time, the government had decided to provide electricity for 16 hours to the farmers. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had taken stock of the situation of less rainfall. After this, the officials were told to provide all possible help to the farmers. Along with this, the amount of diesel subsidy was also given to the farmers for agricultural work. The Chief Minister had expressed concern over the situation of less rainfall in the monsoon season. Also, the CM was keeping an eye on the situation. Nitish Kumar ordered to provide electricity to the farmers for 16 hours instead of 12 hours.
Monsoon has gained momentum in the state
The Chief Minister assured the people that there would be no shortage of resources. Also said that the victims are the first command on the state exchequer and agriculture is the basis of the life of 75 percent of the people of the state. At the same time, tell that the farmers in the state were waiting for rain. This year, till the month of July, there was less rainfall than normal. After this, now the monsoon has picked up pace and paddy planting has also improved.