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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Bihar: Team of over 700 scientists to reach out to farmers under 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'
Patna: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' (Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign), scientists and experts have embarked on a mission to impress upon the villagers about changing patterns in agriculture and also about the need to bring reforms in the sector. In Bihar's Samastipur, a team of 720 scientists have been formed by Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, which, along with 1756 agricultural officers, has visited 993 villages so far. The team of scientists reached out to 96,475 farmers, listened to their problems and also told them the 'solutions'. Speaking at a recent event, PM Modi had said, 'The monsoon is approaching, preparations for the Kharif season are underway, and during the next 12 to 15 days, over 2,000 teams comprising scientists, experts, officials, and progressive farmers will be visiting villages across the country. These teams will reach out to millions of farmers in more than 700 districts.' 'In today's rapidly changing times, there is a need to bring comprehensive reforms to Indian agriculture. Our farmers have filled food reserves by producing record yields. However, markets are evolving, and consumer preferences are changing. Therefore, this is a humble effort to bring about changes in the agricultural system by working together with farmers and state governments. The goal is to modernise Indian agriculture, and for that, this campaign aims to initiate direct discussions with farmers,' he added. The campaign, led by Dr PS Pandey, Vice Chancellor of Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, is set to run till June 12. The Vice Chancellor said that for a prosperous country, farmers have to be prosperous, and in view of this, Sankalp Abhiyan has been started by the Prime Minister. Under the campaign, teams of agricultural scientists are visiting different villages and directly communicating with farmers, listening to their problems and also suggesting solutions. He said that 174 teams have been formed in Bihar and Jharkhand, which will reach out and communicate with close to 1 lakh, while 130 teams are working in Bihar, which have to reach out to 6,45,000 farmers. He informed that 38 teams have been formed by Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, through 16 agricultural science centres in 13 districts, whose target is to communicate with 1,90,000 farmers.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Dhami launches ‘Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign' in Dehradun
Dehradun: Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the "Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign" in Gunjyal village of Dehradun on Thursday, saying that agricultural scientists and officials will interact with farmers in 95 development blocks, 670 Nyaya Panchayats, and 11,440 villages across the state. He added that from May 29 to June 12, over 2,000 scientific teams will reach more than 15 million farmers across 700 districts nationwide. In Uttarakhand, three teams have been formed in each district to hold daily events at three locations, reaching over 600 farmers per day. The CM said the campaign aims to educate farmers on advanced agricultural techniques tailored to their land, climate, and needs. Farmers will also be trained to select profitable crops based on soil testing. Information about schemes related to agriculture, animal husbandry, and horticulture will be shared. Additionally, the campaign will gather farmers' experiences, traditional knowledge, innovations, and suggestions to help guide future scientific research. He added that the campaign will modernize the state's agricultural sector while empowering farmers. Highlighting govt support, Dhami said interest-free loans of up to Rs 3 lakh are being provided to farmers. Under the "Farm Machinery Bank" scheme, subsidies of up to 80% are available for purchasing agricultural equipment. A bonus of Rs 20 per quintal is being offered on wheat purchases, and the sugarcane price has been raised by Rs 20 per quintal. Canal irrigation has been made completely free. Dhami also said that tea gardens in Dhauladevi, Munsyari, and Betalghat are being converted into organic tea estates. Six aroma valleys are under development, and Rs 200 crore has been allocated in this year's budget for polyhouse construction.
