Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav honors farmers across various regions and crops in Madhya Pradesh, expressing gratitude for the state government's support.
Farmers in the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh were honored by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav at the Balram Krishi Mahotsav. The farmers expressed immense happiness and gratitude, acknowledging the state government's consistent support through various welfare initiatives, financial assistance, and agricultural support schemes.
Yashpal Singh of Kanda village, who practices natural farming of mangoes on nearly 18 acres with over 1,000 Kesar mango trees, was among those honored. The Horticulture Department had initially provided 400 mango saplings along with financial assistance, helping him establish the orchard, which has now grown to more than 1,000 trees. Yashpal Singh expressed hope that his farm would receive natural farming certification, enabling him to export mangoes to international markets. He also appreciated the government's solar pump scheme and its farmer-friendly policies that have eliminated the need for farmers to travel to markets as buyers now visit their orchards directly, even in forested areas.
Vijay Singh of Kanda village in Jobat also received recognition. He cultivates over 1,000 Kesar mango trees on about nine acres of land. The entire produce was sold in the local market itself this year, earning nearly ₹8 lakh. Vijay Singh suggested that fencing support for mango orchards would further help protect crops.
Maal of Janiya-Keldi was another farmer who received recognition. He cultivates millets such as jowar, bajra and maize, along with tur (pigeon pea) and urad (black gram), on 2–3 hectares of land. Despite below-normal rainfall this year, crop insurance compensation has been a major source of relief for farmers. He also acknowledged regular guidance from government officials on improved agricultural practices.
Poonam Singh of Aujad cultivates cotton, jowar, bajra, groundnut and soybean on 1.3 acres of land. Although inadequate rainfall this year may affect production, she said government assistance and compensation help farmers cope with crop losses. She also highlighted the benefits of the Bhavantar Scheme, which provides compensation when market prices fall below expected levels.
Mukesh of Sorwa cultivates soybean, urad, groundnut and cotton across nearly nine acres of land and receives every possible assistance for natural farming from the government, including quality seeds, fertilisers, and technical guidance. He expressed hope for enhanced compensation if crop losses occur due to low rainfall this season.
Nauratan of Aamkhoont cultivates paddy, jowar, bajra, urad and tur on about 2.5 to 3 acres using natural farming methods. While expressing concern over the poor monsoon, he acknowledged that government schemes have benefited farmers and appealed for better prices for agricultural produce.
Ganbai of Nanpur was unable to attend the event due to a bereavement in her family but expressed appreciation for the Government's recognition and concern for farmers.
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