In order to encourage cultivation of food grains and cereals in the state, the Haryana government has approved Rs 52.11 crore for state food security mission for 2014-15. This initiative would help encourage production and subsidization of wheat, pulses, coarse cereals and commercial crops like sugarcane and cotton.
Of the approved amount, Rs 34.33 crore has been allocated for improving production of wheat. Similarly, Rs 12.38 crore and Rs 5.40 crore have been approved for increasing the production of pulses and coarse grains respectively.
Under the Mission, the target of production and area under wheat, pulses and coarse cereals would be completed in the districts while the proposal regarding commercial crops would be sent to the Union Government for approval. Further, training would also be imparted to the farmers to encourage use of new farming techniques and technologies.