Exclusive: In Madhya Pradesh, Organic Farming Scheme Wilts In Soil Of Corruption | Read
At 16.37 lakh hectares, Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under organic farming in the country and an attempt to give this a boost has fallen prey to corruption, an investigation has revealed. Crores of rupees earmarked to promote the environmentally friendly method of farming, which is good for the soil, crops and even consumers, have allegedly been swindled by local officials.
