PoS Training & Distribution Programme for retailers at DIET Shopian

          SHOPIAN SEPTEMBER 20:  A day long training and distribution programme for fertilizer dealers/retailers was conducted at the DIET Shopian to enable smooth-functioning of the Aadhaar-enabled fertilizer distribution system.

          Officials said the key features of the scheme are Direct Benefit Transfer of fertilizer subsidy to farmers with bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, direct fertilizer distribution to farmers and tenant farmers based on Aadhaar with e-Pos machines.

          Elaborating on the system, Representatives of TATA and Chambal Fertilizers said as many as 283 e-Pos machines have been made available for dealers/retailers in the district.

The Chief Agriculture Officer Shopian also urged the officials to ensure that bank accounts of all farmers are linked to Aadhaar so that every farmer gets the benefits. Pointing out that there will be optimum usage of fertilizers without pilferage into the black market, he said that this was an excellent way to control smuggling.

Present on the occasion, Assistant Director Planning, Officers and officials of agriculture department and large number of fertilizer dealers/retailers were also present.