Followed all rules while availing government subsidy: Union minister Bhagirath Choudhary

Union minister of state for agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has defended his receipt of a government subsidy for his cucumber farming project in Rajasthan. He stated that he had applied for the subsidy of Rs 99 lakh in 2018, which was before he took office as a minister. According to Choudhary, all rules and regulations were followed in the process of availing the subsidy. The minister's response comes as a defense against potential criticism regarding his receipt of the subsidy. Choudhary's cucumber farming project in Rajasthan is the beneficiary of the subsidy, which was applied for in 2018. The minister's statement emphasizes that the application for the subsidy was made prior to his appointment as a minister, implying that there was no misuse of his position to obtain the subsidy. The subsidy is intended to support farming projects, and Choudhary's project is one of the beneficiaries. The details of the subsidy and the project it supports are a matter of public record, and Choudhary's statement is an attempt to provide clarity on the matter. The subsidy of Rs 99 lakh is a significant amount, and the minister's defense of his receipt of it highlights the importance of transparency in such matters. Choudhary's statement is an effort to address any concerns that may have arisen regarding his receipt of the subsidy, and to provide assurance that all rules and regulations were followed in the process.