Arunachal Pradesh government on September 3, 2021 launched two schemes, one in agriculture sector called ‘AtmaNirbhar Krishi Yojna’ and the other for horticulture named ‘AtmaNirbhar Bagwani Yojna’.
- The schemes are part of the AtmaNirbhar program announced during the Budget session held in February this year.
- A total amount of Rs 120 crores – Rs 60 crore for each scheme has been allocated to the two concerned departments of Agriculture and Horticulture.
- According to the state Chief Minister Pema Khandu, these schemes will immensely benefit farmers and Self Help Groups (SHGs) across the state.
- These two schemes are unique as these are both based on front-ended subsidies. He said credit link will be provided to the beneficiaries by SBI, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank and Arunachal Pradesh Cooperative Apex Bank.
