Lucknow : In a major news announcement by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanat, rice mills across the state will receive 1 percent recovery rebate for non-hybrid paddy threshing. The decision will help nearly 13-15 lakh farmers and more than 2,000 rice millers.

The chief minister also announced a package of Rs 167 crore under the package. The step has been taken with an aim to speed up the paddy procurement process and also boost investment in the agriculture sector in the state.

The step will help in employment opportunities

While the step is expected to encourage 2 lakh employment opportunities, the decision will also bring national savings, Yogi Adityanath said. He also expressed confidence that rice racks will no longer be required to be imported from other countries for the

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