Maharashtra cabinet Approves Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver & Shiv Bhojan Subsidised Meal scheme
The Shiv Sena-led government in Maharashtra has approved two news schemes namely
- Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme
- Shiv Bhojan Subsidised Meal Scheme
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme
Short-term crop loan up to Rs 2 lakh taken by farmers between April 1, 2015-March 31, 2019, and short-term restructured crop loan arrears up to September 30, 2019, will be waived under the scheme.
Shiv Bhojan Subsidised Meal Scheme
- The poor will be served meal at the subsidised rate of Rs 10 per plate at designated centres in all districts of the state.
- The state government will incur an expenditure of Rs 6.4 crore for starting a pilot project that will run for three months.
- At least one ‘Shiv Bhojan’ canteen will be started at district headquarters, each canteen will serve 500 thalis (plates).