Union MoS Advocates for Farmers' Development and Income Boost by 2029

Union MoS for Agriculture, Bhagirath Choudhary, emphasized the importance of prioritizing farmers' development for the overall growth of the country. During his three-day tour in Mizoram, he interacted with farmers and officials, underscoring the Centre's efforts to quadruple farmers' income by 2029 and support Farmer Producer Organisations.

Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Bhagirath Choudhary, stressed on Thursday that farmers' development should be a national priority to foster the country's growth.

Speaking with farmers during his three-day tour in Mizoram, Choudhary highlighted the Centre's ambitious goal to increase farmers' income fourfold by 2029.

During his visit, Choudhary engaged with state agriculture officials and visited the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at Selesih, near Aizawl, to discuss initiatives to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Choudhary emphasized government support for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and underscored the necessity of developing infrastructure for better crop storage and market access for farmers.