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Farmer ID mandatory for subsidised fertiliser in Salem district
The Story in Brief
Farmer ID registration under the Centre’s Agri Stack initiative has been made mandatory in Salem district for obtaining fertilisers at subsidised rates. Collector K. Elambahavath said the Central government had changed the existing system: fertilisers will now be distributed based on the Agri Stack Farmer ID instead of Aadhaar details recorded through Point of Sale devices.
Salem is among seven districts in the State selected for the third phase of this system. Subsidised fertilisers will be distributed to registered farmers based on the crops cultivated and the extent of land under cultivation. All farmers have been asked to register immediately on the Farmer Registry. Those already registered but missing land survey numbers must visit a Common Service Centre, the assistant director’s office, or the Agricultural Marketing office to link their survey numbers.
The Collector said the Farmer ID is also essential for availing of other Central and State agricultural subsidy schemes, crop insurance benefits and crop loans. He urged all farmers to complete registration at the earliest.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The order makes a centralised digital ID the single gatekeeper for subsidised fertiliser, crop insurance and loans. Farmers who registered but missed linking all land survey numbers risk being locked out of benefits. The system ties subsidy exactly to crop and land size, narrowing room for diversion. With Salem already in the third phase, the practical test is how many farmers complete registration before the subsidy window closes. The district administration has named no deadline.
Source: thehindu.com
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