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Tripura CM launches Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha initiated the Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan on Thursday at Bishramganj in Sepahijala district, spanning 864 locations as part of a national fortnight-long initiative to connect with individual farmers.
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The special agricultural awareness programme is being overseen by ministers, MLAs, and public representatives, with scientists and experts reaching out to village farmers. The initiative aims to demonstrate the government's steadfast support to farmers through technological advancement, skill development, and monetary aid.
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has made it clear that farmers are the backbone of India's economy and they have been provided with several benefits and encouragement to scale up agricultural production," Saha said, adding, nearly 200 agricultural scientists have joined the campaign in the state.
The initiative, focusing on agricultural self-sufficiency before the Kharif season, will run until June 12, aligning with the national programme. The state anticipates a visit from Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during this period.
Each district has established three committees. Daily sessions with 200 farmers are scheduled at 9-11am, 12-2pm, and 3-5pm. These committees include representatives from agriculture, horticulture, animal resources development department (ARDD), fisheries, agricultural scientists, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR, Agricultural and Veterinary Colleges, and successful farmers.
The state will host 72 meetings throughout the campaign. Additionally, 24 Krishi Raths will be deployed, featuring banners and informational content about various central and state agricultural schemes, including horticulture, ARDD, and fisheries.
The chief minister stated that the programme intends to educate farmers about govt schemes, advanced farming techniques, organic cultivation, and contemporary agricultural technology.
