Synopsis
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Bihar officials to discuss PM Modi's upcoming Bhagalpur visit on February 24, where the next Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana instalment will be released to support farmers, especially small and marginal ones. Chouhan praised Bihar's agricultural growth and the government's commitment to enhancing the sector.Key Takeaways
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed Bihar's agriculture plans.
- PM Modi's visit on February 24 will coincide with Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana disbursement.
- Focus on small and marginal farmers' financial support.
- Chouhan praised Bihar's agricultural roadmap and efforts.
- Importance of mechanization in agriculture highlighted.
Patna, Jan 24 (NationPress) The Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan convened a review meeting with officials and ministers from Bihar’s agriculture department in Patna on Friday.
In this meeting, the agenda for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated visit to Bhagalpur on February 24 was thoroughly examined. Chouhan declared that during PM Modi’s visit, the subsequent instalment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana would be distributed to farmers.
“This scheme will be particularly advantageous for small and marginal farmers, highlighting it as a crucial measure under PM Modi’s leadership,” Chouhan remarked. He commended the substantial progress seen in the nation over the previous seven months, attributing this growth to PM Modi’s governance.
The Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana represents a flagship initiative by the central government designed to furnish financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. The forthcoming instalment is expected to further aid farmers in Bihar by addressing their financial and agricultural requirements.
Chouhan praised the Bihar government for its dedication and outlined the central administration's commitment to enhancing Bihar’s agricultural landscape. He acknowledged the Nitish Kumar administration for developing its fourth agricultural roadmap, stressing its crucial role in progressing Bihar's agricultural sphere.
“I extend my congratulations to the Bihar government for its proactive stance, leading in agriculture through its innovative efforts in crop development and farm efficiency. The central government has previously allocated significant funds for Bihar's agricultural sector, which were utilized effectively,” Chouhan stated. He assured increased funding in the upcoming budget to further uplift Bihar’s farmers and boost productivity.
“The skilled and diligent farmers are achieving remarkable results with special crops in Bihar, including Makhana (Fox Nuts), Mushrooms, Honey, Litchi, and Bananas,” he emphasized. Chouhan underscored the importance of further research to enhance the productivity of Bihar's specialized crops. He announced intentions to investigate mechanization in makhana farming, which is currently dependent on manual labor. Mechanization could greatly improve efficiency and productivity in this sector.
Chouhan also noted the increasing demand for a Centre of Excellence in Bihar. The central government will assess this demand and support its establishment to promote agricultural research and innovation.
“The fertile land and hardworking farmers of Bihar provide the essential strengths that position the state as a leader in agricultural potential. I assure support from the central government under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership to further bolster Bihar’s agricultural sector,” he concluded.
