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- Haryana government plans to discourage planting of the water-guzzling rice (paddy) crop, which threatens to deplete the State’s groundwater.
- Water depletion in Haryana over the years has led to 60 dark zones in the State, which include 21 critical ones in 10 districts.
- The Government also has decided to start a pilot project in seven blocks, where sowing of maize and ‘'tuar’ pulse would be promoted by giving incentives to farmers.
- under the new scheme, identified farmers will be provided seed free of cost and given a financial assistance for Rs 2000 per acre in two parts.
- The maize crop insurance premium will also be borne by the government.
- Also, maize produce will be procured by the government agencies at Minimum Support Price.
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