<h1>Activist Alleges Rs 88 Crore Scam in Agriculture Department, Accuses Minister of Inflated Purchases, Bypassing DBT Protocols</h1> An activist has accused the agriculture department of a Rs 88 crore scam during the tenure of a former minister, now responsible for Food and Civil Supplies. The allegations involve inflated purchases of agricultural inputs, bypassing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) protocols. Despite directives to transfer funds directly to farmers, the department allegedly procured items like nano urea and battery sprayers at inflated rates. The minister dismissed the claims as politically motivated. Meanwhile, a government leader acknowledged the need for an investigation but stated that any decision regarding the minister's resignation rests with the deputy chief minister.