Dr. Mohan Yadav announced multiple initiatives aimed at improving conditions for farmers, including providing daytime electricity for irrigation and promoting animal husbandry, during the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav.
Addressing the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav through video conferencing from Neemuch, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav highlighted that Maihar holds significant religious and spiritual importance. He stated that the state government was actively working towards developing religious and cultural sites. The programmes related to service and public welfare, launched on the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, are aimed at reaching out to every segment of society.
Dr. Yadav expressed his intention to alleviate farmers' difficulties caused by needing electricity for irrigation at night, announcing that the state government will provide farmers with 10 hours of electricity during the day for irrigation from the upcoming Rabi season. He also mentioned the commissioning of the Sleemanabad Tunnel which would improve water availability in the region and stimulate agricultural activities.
The Chief Minister announced efforts to ensure better returns for farmers from paddy procurement, promoting animal husbandry and dairy activities to boost farmers' income, focusing on education and employment opportunities for youth, and linking Maihar’s tourism identity with local development. He also expressed a commitment to agricultural innovation and the One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative.
Dr. Yadav interacted with progressive farmers of the district, encouraging them to take advantage of various public welfare schemes of the government and adopt modern and organic farming practices.
Various departments set up exhibitions at the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav to provide farmers information about government schemes such as the zero-interest crop loan scheme, Chief Minister Matsya Samriddhi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme, financial literacy campaign, Samunnat Pashu Prajanan Yojana, Nandishala Yojana and livelihood product exhibition and sales fair. Information about schemes of the Health Department and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities was also provided, encouraging farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices and benefit from available opportunities.
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