“Tractor Tax Threatens to Derail Calangute’s Farming Revival Dreams: Youth leader Narusha Dsouza
Youth leader and farmer Narusha D’Souza is speaking out against the Calangute Panchayat’s decision to charge ₹600 per hour for tractor services, saying it’s a blow to local farming efforts. She wants the service to be free, so young people like her can get motivated to keep the region’s agricultural legacy alive ¹.
The Goa government has been promoting farming through various initiatives, including subsidies for agricultural activities. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant mentioned that the government is considering providing subsidies to engage labor for cultivation, aiming to support farmers and promote agriculture in the state.
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