Mohan Yadav Agriculture Manthan Workshop: During the Agriculture Manthan Workshop in Jabalpur, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav talked about increasing the income of farmers, promoting natural farming and supporting agricultural startups. Development works worth more than Rs 23 crore were also inaugurated in the programme.
In Madhya Pradesh, farming is not just considered a profession but the basis of life. This is the reason why the state government is continuously taking such steps so that the income of farmers increases and farming can be modernized. In this direction, in the Krishi Manthan workshop organized at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, Jabalpur, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav discussed many important issues with farmers, scientists and agricultural start-ups.
In the program, the Chief Minister said that the country is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and agriculture is also a big part of this development. In Madhya Pradesh, farming and related businesses are viewed with respect. With this thinking in mind, Krishi Utsav is being celebrated in the state throughout the year on the theme “Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous Madhya Pradesh”.
Farming is part of our culture
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the tradition of farming in India is thousands of years old. Our sages have shown the way to live with nature only through farming. Evidence of farming from ancient times is also found at historical places like Bhimbetka. He said that both farmers and farming have special respect in Indian culture. He also said that there was a time when there was a shortage of grains in the country, but today our agricultural scientists are developing new varieties and the production is continuously increasing.
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Emphasis on modern technology and scientific farming
The Chief Minister said that the objective of the state government is not only to provide facilities to the farmers, but also to connect them with modern technology, scientific farming and better markets. With this in mind, Krishi Manthan workshop was organized, where an attempt was made to bring together the experiences of farmers, research of scientists and government schemes.
The program started with lighting of the lamp and worship of Mother Cow. On this occasion, exhibitions of improved seeds, medicinal plants, food processing and modern agricultural crops were also organized. Tribal artistes welcomed the Chief Minister with traditional dance and musical instruments.
Development works worth more than Rs 23 crore inaugurated
During the program, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated several development works built at a cost of Rs 23 crore 21 lakh. These include the new administrative building of Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, the building of Bohani Sugarcane Research Centre, the skill development center at Varasivani Agricultural College in Balaghat and the automated liquid bio-fertilizer production center in Jabalpur. Apart from this, many new units of the Farmers Welfare and Agricultural Development Department were also inaugurated, which include the knowledge dissemination centers of Rewa and Shahdol.
Agricultural start-ups got big support
At the Krishi Manthan workshop, the Chief Minister also gave approval letters worth more than Rs 10 crore to 10 agricultural start-ups funded by the Government of India. Besides, benefits of various schemes were distributed to the beneficiaries and Krishi Sakhi training program was also started.
Madhya Pradesh ahead in natural farming
The Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh is at the forefront among the states doing natural farming in the country. The scope of natural farming is continuously increasing in the state. He told that Ragi laddus are being prepared for the Prasad of Baba Mahakal in Ujjain, which is also creating opportunities for the local farmers.
New schemes to increase farmers’ income
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that efforts are being made to increase the income of farmers by combining animal husbandry, horticulture and food processing with farming. Milk production is also being promoted in the state. At present the state contributes about 9 percent to the total milk production of the country, which has been targeted to be increased to 20 percent. He also informed that it has been decided to provide free milk packets to children from class 1 to 8 in government schools. This will provide nutrition to children and the demand for milk will also increase.
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