Agriculture department introduces cashless transactions in Dharmapuri extension centres

DHARMAPURI: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently introduced cashless transactions in all agriculture extension centres of Dharmapuri district. Farmers welcomed the decision and said it would reduce the processing time.

The district has over 2.10 lakh farmers with over 1.90 lakh undertaking small-scale cultivation for daily livelihood. To cater to their needs, eight Agriculture Extension Centres have been set up in the district. Farmers visit these centres for purchase of fertilisers, supplements and subsidy schemes. With the extension centres announcing cashless transactions could also be undertaken, farmers get immediate benefits.