The Odisha Government has deposited direct financial assistance under the flagship Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme into the bank accounts of over 43 Lakh small, marginal farmers and landless agricultural laborers across all 30 districts.
Highlights of Odisha Agri Welfare Developments:
- 1KALIA Payment Verification: Beneficiaries can verify payment credit on the KALIA portal (kalia.odisha.gov.in) using their Aadhaar or Ration Card.
- 2Odisha Millets Mission (OMM): Ragi procurement at the revised MSP of ₹4,290 per quintal has begun through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and LAMPCS in Koraput, Rayagada, and Sundargarh.
- 3Rabi Pulse & Oilseed Seeds: Subsidized Black Gram (Biri) and Mustard seed kits distributed to flood-affected coastal farmers in Puri, Balasore, and Cuttack.
Farmers are encouraged to link their bank accounts with Aadhaar NPCI for seamless DBT credits.