In his virtual address at the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav organised in Ashoknagar, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized the potential of technological advancements in agriculture to create employment opportunities and increase farmers' income through crop diversification, horticulture and animal husbandry.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav underscored the significance of technological advancements in agriculture for opening new avenues of prosperity in Madhya Pradesh. During his virtual address at Balaram Krishi Mahotsav organised in Ashoknagar from Samatva Bhavan at the Chief Minister’s residence, he emphasized the potential of the agriculture sector to create employment opportunities for rural youth.
The Chief Minister encouraged farmers to adopt crop diversification, horticulture and animal husbandry in addition to traditional farming methods. He suggested that farmers could increase their income by supplementing crop production with dairy farming and fisheries.
Ashoknagar’s Farmers Are Setting Example for Farmers Through Hard Work
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that farmers in Ashoknagar are setting an inspiring example through hard work and dedication. The Chanderi saree has given Madhya Pradesh a global identity, while Ashoknagar’s Sharbati wheat is renowned for its distinctive taste and is in demand across the country. He said it is encouraging that farmers in the district are increasingly taking interest in horticultural crops such as coriander and roses.
Despite the challenge of low rainfall, farmers in Ashoknagar have turned adversity into opportunity by expanding the area under paddy transplantation through DRS technology. Crop diversification has also led to an increase in the area under gram and lentils in the district.
The Role of Soldier at Border and Farmer in Field is Equally Important
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that farmers, women, the poor and youth are the four key sections for the State Government. Only when farmers are prosperous and happy can society as a whole remain secure in terms of food and economic well-being. The role of a soldier guarding the nation’s borders and that of a farmer working in the fields is equally important, as both are dedicated to the nation.
Several Initiatives and Benefits Being Extended to Farmers by the State Government
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that various initiatives are underway to increase the State’s share of milk production from 12% to 20%. Farmers will be provided adequate electricity during the daytime in the coming months. He said that the Ladli Behna Yojana and Kisan Samman Nidhi have helped improve the living standards. Subsidies are also being provided to farmers to facilitate the installation of 5, 7 and 10 HP electric pumps for irrigation. The Chief Minister described these measures as the State Government’s support to farmers.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that several benefits are being extended to farmers by the State Government. Along with Sandipani Vidyalayas, primary and middle schools are also being improved. He reaffirmed that the State Government is committed to securing and empowering the future generation of farmers.
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