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Bundelkhand farmers to get drought aid directly into accounts

-The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Farmers in UP's Bundelkhand region will get drought assistance directly into their bank accounts within a week, with the Samajwadi party government set to disburse Rs 1,304 crore out of its drought-assistance kitty given to it by the Centre.

The decision was taken during a review meeting on the drought-affected Bundelkhand region by the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday. A provision to extend man-days from 100 to 150 under MGNREGS in Bundelkhand for 2016-17 was also approved in the meeting, attended by officials from UP.

Besides, the state government was advised to ensure 'Aadhaar' seeding of MGNREGS beneficiaries and ration cards on high priority. "State government will ensure distribution of Rs 700 crore, released under the labour component of MGNREGS, directly to eligible beneficiaries via electronic payment system," the PMO said on Sunday.

It was also decided that the Centre and the state will work together for sustainable solutions to address the problem of vulnerable regions in natural distress. Modi has directed that a high-level review be undertaken for Vidarbha and Marathwada regions as well. It was agreed that the state would ensure completion of all ongoing 37 piped water schemes on priority.

It was also agreed that the MSP for sesame, most important kharif crop for Bundelkahnd, for 2016-17 should be announced expeditiously. A bonus of Rs 20 over and above the MSP will be considered. The state will finalise a procurement plan for sesame in consultation with agriculture secretary.