Amar Fasal Amar Gola and Amar Fasal Amar Gari Scheme
The Government of West Bengal has announced a pilot project to provide financial assistance to marginal farmers of the State so that they can have their own storehouses and vending carts.
A subsidy varying between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 25,000 will be provided for them for making warehouses.
| Route | Departure Point | Departure Time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata – Mayapur | Esplanade | 06:15 AM, 07:30 AM | Mayapur ISKCON |
| Mayapur – Kolkata | Mayapur | 08:00 AM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM | Esplanade / Airport |
| Kolkata – Asansol | Karunamoyee | 08:10 AM, 09:20 AM, 02:45 PM | Asansol (Chelidanga) |
| Asansol – Kolkata | Asansol | 06:15 AM, 08:15 AM, 04:30 PM | Karunamoyee / Esplanade |
| Kolkata – Purulia | Esplanade | 2:00 PM | Purulia Bus Stand |
| Purulia – Kolkata | Purulia | 5:45 AM | Esplanade |
| Kolkata – Suri | Esplanade | 4:30 PM | Suri Bus Stand |
| Suri – Kolkata | Suri | 7:15 AM | Esplanade |
| Kolkata – Malda | Esplanade | 10:00 PM | Malda Bus Terminus |
| Malda – Kolkata | Malda | 9:00 PM | Esplanade |
1. Amar Fasal, Amar Gola (My Crop, My Storehouse)
If you are a farmer and you working hard during the year to save crop and storage it but your savings destroyed by any reason. In this regard storehouse (Gola) is required for protect from moisture, rats, and insects etc.
To prevent the situation, the government gives cash help (subsidies) to build different types of storage:
- Kancha Gola (₹5,000): This is for a basic, traditional storehouse. It’s the first step in keeping grain off the damp floor.
- Improved Gola (₹12,000): A more “Pucca” or permanent structure. It is stronger and keeps the crop safe for a much longer time.
- Onion Storage Structure (₹25,000): Onions are “high-risk” because they rot very easily if there is no airflow. This structure is more expensive to build, so the government gives the highest subsidy for it.
2. Amar Fasal, Amar Gari (My Crop, My Vehicle)
Produce a good amount crops are useless if the farmer can’t sell it to the market. Many small farmers have to sell their produce to “Middlemen” at a very low price because they don’t have a way to transport it.
- The Solution: The government provides a flat ₹10,000 subsidy to buy a rickshaw van.
- The Result: This van becomes the farmer’s own “mobile shop.” They can take their vegetables directly to the market or sell them door-to-door. This is called Direct Marketing, and it helps the farmer keep the extra profit that would usually go to a middleman.
3. Why this is “Smart Governance”
- Targeting Marginal Farmers: This isn’t for big landlords; it’s for the 24 lakh small farmers who need it most.
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC): The money isn’t given in cash by hand. It goes straight into the farmer’s bank account linked to their KCC. This prevents corruption.
- Reducing “Post-Harvest Loss”: In India, nearly 15-20% of food is wasted after harvest. These schemes help save that food, ensuring Food Security for the state.