Amid the vehement farmer's protest against Centre’s new farm laws, the state government of Andhra Pradesh is all set to launch another scheme today in the state. According to reports, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate the distribution of cattle units to women through YSR Cheyutha and Asara scheme through video conference.
Entered into an Agreement with Amul
The state government has entered into an agreement with Amul and it has decided to distribute one lakh units from the 5th of this month till February next year, as well as 3.68 lakh cattle units in phases between August next year and February 2022.
Distribute cash to the beneficiaries who have sold milk
As per reports, the cattle distribution program will be held in all the districts of the state and will distribute cash to the beneficiaries who have sold milk in 400 villages in Prakasam, Chittoor and YSR districts.
To provide additional income to SC, ST, BC and minority women
The government plans to provide additional income to SC, ST, BC and minority women between the ages of 45 and 60 in the state through YSR Cheyutha.
Moreover, Amul has been collecting milk produced by the women who already has the cattle and contemplating to procure and distribute the cattle to the women who don't have.
