Archive · 27 May 2025
Rana Gurjeet Launches Website to Support Maize Farmers
Rana Gurjeet Singh, a Punjab Congress leader, is helping farmers grow maize instead of rice, because rice uses a lot of water.
He launched a website called barsatimakki.com to help farmers.
Farmers can register on the website to get help with seeds, fertilizers, and other things.
He promises to buy all the maize the farmers grow at a set price.
Singh is also asking the government to support this effort with money and policies.
The government is being slow to commit, but Singh wants them to plan long-term and give more support to the farmers.
Rana Gurjeet Singh launched a website to support maize cultivation.
The website, www.barsatimakki.com, is available in Punjabi and English.
Singh assures farmers that their maize will be procured at MSP of Rs 2,240 per quintal.
Farmers will receive guidance on best agricultural practices after registration.
Singh is urging the Punjab government to offer more support for maize cultivation.
- Who
- Rana Gurjeet Singh
- What
- Launched a website to promote maize cultivation, offering MSP and support to farmers.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To encourage maize cultivation as an alternative to the water-intensive paddy crop.
Government
Rana Gurjeet Singh
Maize Cultivation Support
Government
Hesitant to fully commit to maize cultivation initiatives and MSP procurement beyond a short term.
Rana Gurjeet Singh
Actively promoting maize cultivation through a website and advocating for government support including MSP and subsidies.
- Website
- www.barsatimakki.com
- MSP for Maize
- Rs 2,240 per quintal
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Proposed Districts
- Kapurthala, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa
- Website languages
- English and Punjabi
- Central Govt Subsidy
- Rs 17,500 per hectare