Bhubaneswar: Odisha, as per the latest Central survey report, is said to be second lowest in the country when it comes to the income of farmers from agriculture alone.
In a written statement submitted before the House Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Pradeep Maharathy cited the last National Sample Survey (NSS) report of state-wise data of farmers’ incomes from different sources which indicated the income levels of Odisha farmers.
Accordingly, a farmer’s household in Odisha earns Rs 1407 per month, the second lowest in the country, whereas the lowest has been recorded in West Bengal where a farmer’s household income from agriculture alone put at Rs 979.
However, in the state, due to labour wages each farmer household is reported to be earning Rs 1716 per month, the seventh lowest in the country. When it comes to livestock, it is said to be earning Rs 1314 per month and Rs 539 from non-agricultural sources. Overall, from all the categories, a farmer’s household is reported to be earning Rs 4,976 per month.
PNN