<h1>Government doubles farmer foreign study tour aid to Rs 2 lakh, reimbursing 50% of travel expenses up to limit</h1> A state government issued a government resolution increasing financial assistance for farmers' foreign study tours from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, citing cost inflation since 2012; the scheme, administered through the Commissionerate of Agriculture, now reimburses 50% of travel expenses or up to Rs 2 lakh, whichever is lower. The revision updates guidelines in effect since 2004-05, preserves eligibility and oversight mechanisms, and requires district agriculture officers and state-level committees to scrutinize applications to ensure transparency. The measure aims to facilitate adoption of international agricultural practices and technologies.