Net issues, tracking woes hinder farmers from entering names in 'Farmer Registry'

OUT of the total 1.83 lakh identified farmers in Tiruchy district, the agriculture and farmers' welfare department has enrolled about 1.25 lakh under the 'Farmer Registry' so far.

- D VINCENT AROCKIARAJ @ Tiruchy

With the deadline to register in the centralised registry that aims to streamline access to government benefits set at April 30, agriculture officials grapple with network issues and even tracking several of the remaining 30% farmers down to ensure they aren't left behind.

With "many" of the farmers in the list based on the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme beneficiary rolls showing "little" interest in registering on their own, agriculture officials say that they are making efforts to ensure all eligible farmers are brought under the 'Farmer Registry'.