Parihara is an innovative web-based application developed by the Revenue Department (Bhoomi Monitoring Cell and Disaster Management) of the Government of Karnataka. Its primary purpose is to enable direct benefit transfer (DBT) through the Aadhaar Enabled Payment Service. Here are some key points about Parihara:
- Objective:
- Parihara facilitates the transfer of input subsidy amounts directly into the Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts of intended beneficiaries.
- By doing so, it minimizes intermediaries and ensures timely payments to farmers.
- Drought Declaration Process:
- Drought declaration is the government’s response to conditions representing drought.
- It is declared at the taluk level based on objective parameters prescribed by the Drought Manual of the Government of India.
- These parameters guide the decision-making process during drought conditions.
- Benefits of Parihara:
- Electronic Fund Transfer: Parihara directly transfers funds to farmers’ accounts from the state, eliminating intermediaries.
- Accurate Targeting: The system validates entries at multiple levels, ensuring accurate targeting of beneficiaries.
- Preventing Malfeasance: Parihara addresses the challenge of malfeasance related to input subsidies, which has been a concern for governments².
- Payment Process:
- Farmers’ names, crop details, damage extent, survey numbers, and compensation amounts are fetched by the advanced software.
- Compensation is directly transacted to the farmers’ bank account numbers, streamlining the payment process³.
In summary, Parihara plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and transparent subsidy payments to farmers. If you need more detailed information or have specific questions, feel free to ask!