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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gujarat: Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan to meet farmers in Bardoli under 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'
Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 12 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived in Surat on Thursday to take part in several programmes, including a farmer interaction in Bardoli under the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp' Abhiyan. During his visit, he will interact with farmers in Bardoli, Gujarat, and discuss their practical problems. Before that, he will attend Kisan Chaupal to listen to them personally. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also be present during the visit aimed at addressing farmers' concerns and promoting advanced, region-specific agricultural research. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Chouhan interacted with farmers during a 'Kisan Chaupal' event held in Tigipur village, Delhi, and emphasised his deep commitment to farmers, declaring that,'serving farmers was like the service of God to him.' Speaking at the event, the Minister said that serving farmers was like the serving of God to him. He added that this was the reason he was going among farmers across the country and interacting with them. The Minister highlighted that while the 'Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign' drew close, it marked 'a new beginning' in India's agricultural policy direction. The program was organised as part of the nationwide 'Developed Agriculture Sankalp Abhiyan', which concludes today. According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, this 15-day campaign started in Odisha on 29 May. Under this nationwide campaign, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has interacted with farmers from Odisha, Jammu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Delhi. During this program, 2170 teams of 16 thousand scientists from across the country will join virtually. So far, these teams have reached one crore eight lakh farmers through the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan program. Through this program, farmers are being informed about research for advanced agriculture, keeping in mind the needs of their specific area, climatic conditions, soil fertility capacity, and other factors. Along with this, efforts are also being made to listen to the practical problems and needs of farmers and find their solutions so that the direction and policies of future agricultural research can be decided. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Min Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers at 'Kisan Chaupal'
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with farmers during a 'Kisan Chaupal' event held in Tigipur village, Delhi, on Wednesday and emphasized his deep commitment to farmers, declaring, 'Serving farmers is like the service of God to me.' The program was organised as part of the nationwide 'Developed Agriculture Sankalp Abhiyan', which concludes tomorrow, June 12. Speaking at the event, the Minister said, 'Serving farmers is like the service of God to me... This is why I am going among farmers countrywide, and interacting with them...' The Minister highlighted that while the 'Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign' is drawing to a close, it marks 'a new beginning' in India's agricultural policy direction. He introduced the slogan 'One Country, One Farming, One Team,' explaining that this mantra represents a unified and collaborative approach to improving agricultural productivity and profitability. 'Now we have given the mantra 'One country, one farming and one team', it will work together with the farmers so that we can increase production and increase profits,' he said. Chouhan also addressed issues faced in the agricultural sector and said, 'We will not spare those who cheat farmers in the name of fake seeds, fake fertilisers and fake pesticides. We are bringing a new, stringent law on this.' Earlier on Monday Chouhan marked a significant milestone - 11 years of the Modi government - by highlighting the administration's achievements in the agricultural sector. Speaking in Rangareddy, Telangana, Chouhan emphasised the impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and policies on agriculture. 'Today is a historic day,' the Union minister said, adding, 'Our government has completed one year of its third term. This year was full of accomplishments.' Chouhan pointed out that the agricultural growth rate stood at 5.4% in Q4, reflecting the government's focus on the sector. He credited PM Modi's leadership for the increase in foodgrain production, stating that grain storages are full and agricultural production has risen by 40% over the last decade. 'From the point of view of agriculture, it is a result of PM Narendra Modi's vision, policies, and programs. In Q4, the agriculture growth rate was 5.4 per cent... I want to congratulate PM Narendra Modi, our grain storages are full. We have set new records in the production of foodgrains. In the last 10 years, we have increased our agricultural production by 40 per cent...,' the minister remarked. Chouhan also highlighted the government's efforts to promote millets, which are considered superfoods. He mentioned the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Shri Ann Global Centre of Excellence, aimed at furthering millet production and consumption. (ANI)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Policies to now be based on inputs from farmers, not bureaucrats: Union agri minister Shivraj Chouhan
Patiala: Union minister for agriculture and farmers' welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Rajpura in Patiala district on Thursday as part of an ongoing initiative, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), which is aimed at transforming Indian agriculture through direct farmer engagement and sustainable practices. At a 'Kisan Chaupal' in Gandia Kheri village, Chouhan emphasised on govt's commitment to formulating agricultural policies based on direct interactions with farmers rather than relying solely on bureaucratic inputs. " If scientists go to the ground, they'll know about the problem of farmers and research will be carried out according to farmers' needs. Now, we'll sit in Delhi to formulate the policies of agriculture based on information collected after holding discussions with farmers instead of a handful of officials making any agriculture policies while sitting in office. For this purpose, I have come here along with a team. I wholeheartedly pay tribute to Punjab's land that filled the country's food bowl for years. Our wheat production broke all-time high records," he said. Chouhan, who took over the agriculture portfolio in June last year, advocated for the adoption of direct-seeded rice (DSR) method of planting paddy to conserve water and reduce labour costs without compromising yield. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets สมัคร Undo He praised Punjab farmers who successfully implemented DSR techniques and refrained from burning paddy residue for over a decade. Coauhan's predecessors Arjun Singh Munda and Narendra Singh Tomar had a tough relationship with farmers from Punjab, due to the 2020-2021 farm stir and then the 2023-24 protest on the Punjab-Haryana borders. Hailing the recent suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, Chouhan claimed that 80% of India's water was previously flowing into Pakistan. He claimed that this water would now be utilised by farmers in states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, alleviating water shortages. On World Environment Day, Chouhan planted saplings in Patiala. He also visited local fields, driving a tractor to show support for direct paddy sowing methods that aid in water conservation. The VKSA campaign aims to reach the farmers across India. In Punjab, the campaign covers several districts. Chouhan's visit underscores govt's dedication to engaging directly with farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and implementing policies that reflect the needs and experiences of the farming community. Farm activists detained, Chouhan says believe in dialogue Activists of BKU (Bhadetikalan) and BKU (Krantikari) were planning to protest against the Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday, but they were detained and released by police. Earlier the farmers had gathered at a gurdwara in Kalyan to protest against the Union minister during his visit to Rauni village. BKU (Bhatedikalan) leader Kala Balkar said a protest against the minister was planned as farmers were not allowed to march towards Delhi over their demands, including fulfillment of promise of MSP for all crops during Delhi Chalo 2.0 call, whereas later the state govt forcibly evicted the farmers from Shambu and Khanauri interstate points in March this year. In 2020, the farmers had held agitation for over a year at Delhi borders over their demands including MSP for all crops. Later, while replying to a media query on talks with farmers over their demands, Union minister said, "We believe in 'solution with dialogue' and still there is no issue to hold discussions. But because of federal structure, state govt cannot be ignored as it implements the decisions". MSID:: 121648552 413 |
