Haryana Govt Stands With Farmers: CM Manohar Lal Khattar

BY A STAFF REPORTER: While presenting the state budget in the Haryana assembly, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday affirmed that the Haryana government supports farmers and has significantly contributed to their well-being.

Moreover, Khattar listed a multitude of financial and other contributions of the Haryana government to the farmers. Khattar claimed that Rs. 297.58 crore has been deposited into the accounts of farmers as compensation in the financial year 2023-24 through the e-compensation portal. Further, A target was set to improve 50,000 acres of saline and waterlogged areas during the year 2023-24. 80.40 crores have been spent on improving A target was set to improve 50,000 acres of saline and waterlogged areas using sub-surface and vertical drainage technology, during the year 2023-24.

#WATCH | Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar presents the Budget in the Assembly.

He says, "Haryana government understands the contribution of our farmers and we are determined to contribute our best and stand with them in every possible way. So far, an amount of Rs… pic.twitter.com/rcEJ7bx81E

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