The Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has highlighted a significant issue in the agricultural sector, exposing that nearly 47% of farmer claims for the sowing of the dhaincha crop have turned out to be fraudulent. This report was released to scrutiny, following a verification survey where 12,788 acres of the target crop were rejected during field inspections. The total area verified was 28,171 acres, which included farmers from various districts across the state. However, the actual adoption of the dhaincha crop by farmers amounts to only 26,942 acres, with 14,184 acres being rejected after field verification. This discrepancy highlights the high proportion of fraudulent claims Santana farmers have made, despite yielding valuable crop yields.
One of the critical regions in this issue is the district of Sonepat, where farmers submitted claims suggesting they had already cultivated the dhaincha crop when they started the verification process. This indicates that many farmers were trying to benefit from the scheme without actively dedicating time and resources to sow the crop. The agricultural department had submitted claims acrossta 26,942 target acres, but only 14,184 were deemed genuine. This rejection rate suggests persistent misuse of the dhaincha抽查 scheme.
The report also emphasizes the unsightly look at the farmers’ performance by certain districts like Mewat and Jind. These regions are particularly disparaging of fraudulent claims, with Mewat ranked as one of the worst performers. The dhaincha verification work was conducted through field inspections and satellite monitoring over 1,457 targeted villages. 1,181 personnel were deployed, highlighting the scale and effort involved in ensuring the agricultural integrity of the verification. This systematic approach served to maintain the accuracy of the claims and prevent the spread of misinformation.
The agriculture department notes that the use of green manure by farmers through the dhaincha scheme has been a valid and effective approach. In fact, green manuring improved soil structure and water retention, reducing erosion. It also prevented weed growth during the off-season and helped in reclaiming alkaline soils. These benefits contributed to better soil health and resilience. The latest report emphasized the importance of promoting the dhaincha crop as a sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practice. The department has taken steps to encourage farmers to actually sow the dhaincha crop, using seeds at a 80% subsidised rate.
However, adopting healthy farming practices is a major goal for the agricultural department. The recent note aimed to promote dhaincha by incorporating it into the soil, adding organic matter and promoting microbial activity. This approach also transferred nutrients, enriching the soil structure and enhancing its fertility. The focus was on ensuring farmers not only cultivated the crop sustainably but also gained awareness among them to encourage adoption. As a result, farmers are now more inclined to admit the value of the dhaincha crop, reducing the number of fraudulent claims in the process. This shift toward a sustainable agriculture system is a significant step forward in addressing the challenges posed by the dhaincha verification process.