Boosting Pulse Production: Seraikela Farmers Receive Free Black Gram Seeds Under NFSM Scheme to Enhance Agricultural Income

Empowering rural agricultural communities and driving regional food security, the state agriculture department has launched a targeted distribution drive in Jharkhand. Under the flagship National Food Security Mission (NFSM) scheme, high-quality free black gram (urad) seeds were officially distributed to 60 progressive farmers in the remote rural terrain of Gomiadih Panchayat within the Kuchai block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district. This strategic initiative is designed to boost pulse cultivation, minimize input costs, and substantially elevate local farmers' incomes through modern farming practices.Empowering Rural Farmers with Scientific Farming and Quality SeedsDuring the special seed distribution event, local Agriculture Department officials interacted extensively with farming groups, emphasizing the critical importance of adopting improved agricultural techniques, timely crop sowing, and advanced scientific crop management. Authorities urged growers to capitalize on government welfare programs and ensure the optimal deployment of quality seeds. Panchayat head Mangal Singh Munda lauded the administration for successfully channeling grassroots welfare schemes into remote villages, noting that such targeted interventions directly alleviate financial burdens and optimize harvest outcomes.Expert Guidance and Community Response to the NFSM InitiativeReinforcing the department's technical support, Block Agriculture Officer Luminus Hembram encouraged cultivators to strictly adhere to expert agricultural advisories to maximize crop yields. The program witnessed active participation from key agricultural personnel, including Block Technical Manager (BTM) Rajesh Kumar, FIAC President Mangal Singh Munda, and Kisan Mitra Manoj Kumar Munda, alongside a large gathering of local cultivators. Participating farmers expressed profound gratitude to the government and agriculture department, affirming that free seed distribution will significantly strengthen their economic standing and foster sustainable pulse production across the region.