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BJP MP Receives Rs 4.20 Lakh Lemon Cultivation Subsidy, Centre Responds
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 07:40 PM
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A BJP Member of Parliament has been granted a subsidy of Rs 4.20 lakh for growing lemons on his farm. The central government has issued a response to the claim.
A Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party received a subsidy of Rs 4.20 lakh from the central government to support lemon cultivation on his farm. The allocation was announced as part of a scheme aimed at encouraging fruit production among farmers.
The subsidy was specifically earmarked for the purchase of seedlings, fertilizers and irrigation equipment required for lemon orchards. The MP’s farm is located in a region known for citrus cultivation.
In response to the announcement, the central government released a statement confirming the disbursement and outlining the eligibility criteria that were met by the MP. Officials emphasized that the subsidy is part of a broader effort to boost agricultural productivity.
The move has drawn attention from political observers, who note that such allocations to elected representatives can raise questions about the use of public funds. However, the government maintains that the subsidy follows established guidelines.
Further details on the disbursement process and future monitoring mechanisms are expected to be released by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The subsidy was specifically earmarked for the purchase of seedlings, fertilizers and irrigation equipment required for lemon orchards. The MP’s farm is located in a region known for citrus cultivation.
In response to the announcement, the central government released a statement confirming the disbursement and outlining the eligibility criteria that were met by the MP. Officials emphasized that the subsidy is part of a broader effort to boost agricultural productivity.
The move has drawn attention from political observers, who note that such allocations to elected representatives can raise questions about the use of public funds. However, the government maintains that the subsidy follows established guidelines.
Further details on the disbursement process and future monitoring mechanisms are expected to be released by the Ministry of Agriculture.