Grow heat-tolerant varieties, UP minister urgers farmers
1
2
Varanasi: As part of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025, Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare, Ramnath Thakur, participated in a farmers' dialogue programme organised by the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) at Paniyara village on Wednesday.
During the farmer dialogue, the minister emphasised that scientists should conduct research keeping farmer welfare in mind. He added that farmers trust scientists' advice and scientists are working hard to develop new technologies for farmers through dedicated research. Need is to reach the technologies to farmers and motivate them to adopt them. He also urged scientists to develop new heat-tolerant varieties.
The minister inspected products displayed by FPOs and farmers at an exhibition in which prominent institutions such as IIVR, Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Renew Power took part in the programme that was attended by Sanjay Kumar, director of National Seed Research Institute, distinguished progressive farmer Padma Shri Chandreshkhar, village head, regional public representatives, Naveen Singh, in charge of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and senior officials from state agriculture department.
The minister also inspected the paddy field demonstration of the direct seeded rice method implemented by IRRI at farmer Lallan Dubey's field in Paniyara village. DSR is a sustainable scientific method that helps save water in paddy fields while increasing production and reducing costs.
The minister honoured five selected farmers and provided Digital Soil Health Cards to 10 farmers to help them get instant information about soil quality.
At IIVR campus's 'agricultural waste management unit', Thakur planted a sandalwood sapling as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Dr Sanjay Kumar Singh, deputy director general (horticulture), ICAR, also planted a tree alongside.
During dialogue with progressive farmers and FPOs, the minister gathered information about IIVR's role in the nationwide Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Director Rajesh Kumar said that under IIVR's leadership, in coordination with KVKs and state govt's agriculture department, scientists completed dialogue with over 52,000 farmers across six districts in 13 days, which continues unabated. The director also briefed the minister about farmers' problems gathered from scientists.
Major issues addressed included crop damage from nilgai, water crisis, pest management, lack of market access and non-availability of quality seeds. The minister directed quick solutions to these problems.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Centre suggests state to try ‘plastic-for-coupon' scheme
Patna: Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change on Friday suggested that Bihar explore a 'plastic-for-coupon or cash' initiative, drawing inspiration from a successful model implemented in Goa. The proposal was made by Tanmay Kumar, secretary of the ministry, while addressing the seminar on 'Ending plastic pollution: The road ahead', organised by the state's department of environment, forest and climate change. He proposed that the initiative could be executed through urban local bodies and commended the state's achievements under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, which saw 4.42 crore saplings planted, exceeding the target by 42 lakh. Naresh Pal Gangwar, additional secretary of the ministry, highlighted the elimination of single-use plastics and detailed how plastic pollution is adversely affecting health. "The central govt has already banned those plastic products for which viable alternatives exist," he said, urging states to strengthen their systems through sustained collaborative efforts. In her address during the inaugural session, Harjot Kaur Bamhrah, additional chief secretary of state environment, forest and climate change department raised concerns over the environmental damage caused by single-use plastic. She said, "The state govt has taken decisive steps, including restrictions on the manufacture, storage, import, transport, sale and use of single-use plastics where alternatives are available. " She also stressed the need to eliminate non-essential and non-biodegradable plastics and affirmed the state's continued cooperation with the Centre on plastic management. Technical sessions during the seminar included presentations on 'Plastic waste management in urban local bodies in Bihar" by the department of urban development and housing, "Legal provisions for the elimination of single-use plastic" by the Bihar State Pollution Control Board and "Methods, challenges and opportunities adopted by Patna Municipal Corporation for plastic waste management." In his welcome address, Prabhat Kumar Gupta, principal chief conservator of forests (HoFF), highlighted the challenges posed by single-use plastic and the urgent need for collaborative action from all sectors. D K Shukla, chairman of the Bihar State Pollution Control Board, elaborated on the grave environmental consequences of plastic waste. He said establishing user responsibility was essential for its effective management. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Hans India
Madhya Pradesh: HM Shah, Rajnath Singh to lead legislators' training camp
Bhopal: Pachmarhi, the scenic hill station in the Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh, is set to host a high-level three-day training camp for the state's BJP lawmakers and ministers from June 14 to 16. The event, designed to sharpen political strategy and reinforce ideological grounding, will bring together 201 elected representatives, including all MPs, MLAs (legislators), and state Cabinet members. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the camp on June 14 at 3 p.m., while Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to deliver the valedictory address on June 16. The sessions will be held under a specially erected dome at the Glen View Hotel premises, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state BJP President V.D. Sharma attending all sessions. 'The camp will feature a mix of theoretical and practical modules, covering the BJP's evolution from the Jan Sangh era to its current national prominence. The inaugural session will see Union Home Minister Amit Shah reflect on this journey, while subsequent sessions will delve into party discipline, public communication, digital outreach, and constituency management,' state party president V.D. Sharma said, adding: 'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will deliver valedictory session on 16 June.' Senior leaders including B.L. Santhosh, Shiv Prakash, C.R. Patil, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Savitri Thakur, L. Murugan, and Vinod Tawde will lead discussions. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will remain present during all the three days. He will also make a presentation on Developed MP 2047: Opportunities and Challenges. A unique feature of the camp is the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, under which all participants will plant saplings, symbolising environmental commitment and personal responsibility. An exhibition tracing the BJP's organisational milestones and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in office will also be on display. The training comes at a time when the Madhya Pradesh government is expanding its flagship 'Ladli Behna Yojana". Chief Minister Yadav recently announced a Rs 5,000 monthly wage incentive for women working in the textile and garment sectors, supplementing the existing Rs 1,250 monthly support. This initiative, aligned with the Centre's 2024 textile policy, aims to boost women's economic participation and is part of a broader vision to take per capita income to Rs 22 lakh by 2047. As the BJP gears up for future electoral and governance challenges, the Pachmarhi camp is being seen as both a strategic reset and a reaffirmation of the party's ideological and developmental roadmap. The sessions are expected to reinforce discipline, refine messaging, and prepare leaders for the road ahead. Pachmarhi is also known as the summer capital of Madhya Pradesh.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Viksit Krishi Abhiyan engages over 20 lakh progressive farmers
1 2 Lucknow: The 15-day Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan-2025, aimed to establish dialogue with progressive farmers to boost agricultural productivity, concluded on Thursday. The campaign, which started on May 29 in 75 UP districts, saw participation by public representatives, agricultural scientists and agriculture and allied department officials at 10,125 places. In all, over 2,019,785 progressive farmers were contacted during the campaign. In Baghpat, Delhi Lieutenant Governor BK Saxena and MP Rajkumar Sangwan received information about agricultural technology from scientists. Agriculture scientist Vikas Kumar said that along with sugarcane, farmers can also grow mustard which will double their income. Information was given about preventing the infestation of the sugarcane crop with insects. Saxena planted saplings in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Union minister of state for agriculture Ramnath Thakur visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Kallipur, Varanasi. He directed scientists and officials of the agriculture department to reduce the cost of farming and double the farmers' income. Thakur said that farmers should be informed about the latest technology by establishing direct communication with farmers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Keep Your Home Efficient with This Plug-In elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi interacted with farmers in Bhavaniapur Khevali under Ramsanehi Ghat tehsil of Barabanki and informed them about farmer-friendly schemes being run by the Central and state govt. He said that the state govt was providing subsidies on modern technologies like PM Kusum Yojana, IPM method, mulching and polyhouse. Farmers were given information about Kharif crop production technology, DSR method, balanced use of fertilizers, nano urea, nano DAP, millets, natural farming, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Kusum, NFSM scheme, agricultural mechanization, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and production technology of all crops and all other schemes. In Kannauj, information about new technology was given to farmers in 135 gram panchayats. District magistrate Ashutosh Mohan Agnihotri said that the aim of the campaign is to bring benefits from laboratory to field. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
