Focus completely on farmer-oriented works- Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shri Chouhan urged officials to prioritize efforts that directly benefit farmers, ensuring the swift execution of plans as per the Prime Minister’s vision.

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held an extensive meeting today with senior officials of the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department to discuss the 100-day agricultural action plan, aligning with the commitments made by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Minister emphasized the need for focused and rapid implementation of farmer-oriented initiatives. Key Points from the Meeting:

Focus on Farmer-Oriented Initiatives:

Shri Chouhan urged officials to prioritize efforts that directly benefit farmers, ensuring the swift execution of plans as per the Prime Minister's vision.

Strengthening Agriculture Sector:

Directions were given to take robust measures to bolster the agriculture sector and alleviate farmers' challenges. Key areas of focus included ensuring the availability of quality fertilizers, seeds, and other essential inputs.

Enhancing Agricultural Production and Productivity:

The Minister stressed the importance of increasing agricultural production and productivity to meet domestic needs and enhance export potential. He called for a concrete action plan to produce and export quality agricultural products.

Presentations on Departmental Schemes:

Senior officials presented various department-wise schemes, highlighting ongoing and planned initiatives aimed at improving the agricultural sector.

Attendees:

The meeting was attended by Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shri Ram Nath Thakur, and Shri Bhagirath Chaudhary.

Agriculture Secretary, Shri Manoj Ahuja.

Secretary of Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Dr. Himanshu Pathak.

Outcomes: The discussions underscored the government's commitment to transforming the agriculture sector through targeted, farmer-centric actions, ensuring the rapid availability of necessary agricultural inputs, and enhancing both domestic and international agricultural production capabilities. The meeting marked a significant step towards implementing the 100-day action plan effectively.