Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 20: NABARD has sanctioned Rs. 14.40 crore to the Government of Rajasthan under Warehouse Infrastructure Fund (WIF) during the year 2023-24.
Dr. Rajiv Siwach, Chief General Manager (CGM), NABARD Rajasthan Regional Office said that Rs. 14.40 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of two godowns (with 22500 MT storage capacity) by Rajasthan State Warehousing Corporation at Kishangarh in Ajmer district.
Dr. Siwach also said that these godowns shall be constructed to provide scientific storage facility of 22500 MT and may be utilized by farmers, Government agencies, traders etc resulting in prevention of wastage of agriculture produce.
The CGM further indicated that approximately 1.20 lakh population of nearby 150 villages will be benefitted from this initiative.
A handout stated that as on date, NABARD has cumulatively disbursed Rs. 239.29 crore to the State Government of Rajasthan for the creation of godowns with 3.59 lakh MT storage capacity.