गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Agro centre initiates distributing farmer ID cards Nepal Agro centre initiates distributing farmer ID cards KathmanduPati January 04, 2021 JHAPA – Agro Centre Pvt Ltd has started providing farmer’s identity cards so as to distribute fertilizer, seeds and agriculture inputs to the needy farmers in a subsidized price. The centre based in Jhapa rural municipality-3 had developed general criteria for the distribution of ID card on a pilot basis. This is so far the first organization in the district to distribute farmer ID cards. Centre chairperson Chandra Prasad Basnet said the ID cards were distributed to incentivize farmers and attract youths to agriculture. The centre has stipulated certain eligibility criteria for obtaining ID card. Among the key criteria are having Nepali citizenship certificate, permanent residence of Nepal, agriculture dependant livelihood, placement of electric meter at home, details reflecting land owner identify and person with no criminal offense. So far the centre has distributed ID cards to 25 farmers of the rural municipality. Token system would be introduced after the distribution of ID cards, the centre sources said. Write your comments RELATED NEWS More than 800 historical Nepali documents handed over to National… Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel to visit UK Nepal sees 12% rise in tourist arrivals in September despite… Nepal urges faster climate finance as losses mount from disasters Nepal name squad for Cricket World Cup League 2 Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month8 TRENDING India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak Trump says if not for him, U.S. would be at war with N. Korea National ID card distribution begins Agro centre initiates distributing farmer ID cards Chandrragi municipality steps up its preparation for ‘smart city’ Focus on development of revolutionary ideas and policies, says Prachanda U.S. “sanctions” do no good to China-U.S. relations Leopard terrorizing village captured
