The Government of Odisha has launched a new State Sector Scheme “Development of Potato, Vegetable and Spices” with the aim to make the state self-sufficient in the production of five vegetables and reduce its reliance on other states for the vegetables, potatoes, onions and seed spices. The scheme will provide financial assistance to farmers for the cultivation of Onions, Potato, Hybrid vegetables and Spices, creating job opportunities in rural areas and increasing farmers’ income.  Scheme Overview Scheme Name: Development of Potato, Vegetable and Spice Scheme Launch Year: 2022 Scheme Fund Allocated: Rs 1142.24 crore  Tenure: 2022-23 to 2025-26 Type of Government Scheme: State Government of Odisha Sponsored / Sector Scheme: State Sector Scheme Scheme Objective The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for the cultivation of Potato, Onions, Hybrid vegetables and Spices in order to, make the State self-sufficient in the production of 5 vegetables (Potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage and Cauliflower)  increase the area and production under spices. Benefits of ‘Development of Potato, Vegetable and Spice’ Scheme Financial assistance to farmers for the cultivation of Onions, Potato, Hybrid vegetables and Spices Increase in farmers’ income and job creation in rural areas Reduction in the state’s reliance on other states The state will become self-sufficient in the production of 5 vegetables (Potato, Tomato, Onion, Cauliflower and Cabbage) Development of Potato, Vegetable and Spices scheme by the government of Odisha is a significant step towards achieving self-sufficiency in vegetable production and creating job opportunities for farmers in rural areas. By providing financial assistance for the cultivation of Potato, Onions, Hybrid vegetables and Spices, the scheme will not only boost the agriculture sector but also increase the income of farmers. With the state Cabinet approving a budget of Rs 1142.24 crore for the four-year period 2022-23 to 2025-26, the scheme is poised to transform the agriculture landscape of Odisha and pave the way for a more sustainable future.