Ranchi, Oct. 24 -- Chief Minister Raghubar Das initiated process for transfer of Rs 400 crore among more than 24.53 lakh farmers of the State as the second instalment of Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojna (MMKAY) at Giridih on Wednesday. The money will be credited in the accounts of all the farmers within 24 hours. The CM also inaugurated and laid foundation of schemes for Giridih district worth Rs 300.99 core on the occasion and distributed assets among the needy persons.
Addressing a huge gathering on the occasion the CM said that just after independence of the nation, where more than 70 per cent of population resides in villages, western industrialisation was imposed.
"No one cared about the farmers and they were forced to commit suic...