Prepare an action plan for the next ten years: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Puttaparthi: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the officers working at the field level should know exactly where the shortcomings are and how to deal with them and how to overcome them, and focus on how to bring a permanent solution to the drought with the participation of the Central Government. A review meeting of the drought-affected districts of southern Andhra Pradesh was held at the mini conference hall of the Sri Sathya Sai District Collectorate in Puttaparthi town on Thursday. Later, Union Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated as the chief guest in a face-to-face meeting with farmers and women of self-help groups in the fields of Pedaballi village in Puttaparthi mandal.
Union ministers focus on permanent solutions
Along with the Union Minister, State Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu, State Agriculture Director Delhi Rao, State Horticulture and Sericulture Commissioner K. Srinivasulu, Sri Sathya Sai District Collector T.S. Chetan, Anantapur Joint Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma, Sri Sathya Sai District Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar, Kurnool Joint Collector Navya, and others participated in these programs. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that in the districts of southern Andhra Pradesh The goal is to solve the drought permanently. They said their intention. They wanted the officials of the agricultural allied sectors to sit together and think, and also with the Center to think about what steps to take to prevent drought. The officials should take up various programs in collaboration with the respective district administrations. They said that they can take any steps under their auspices under Rural Development, NRAGS, Watershed, etc., and that they will provide any support required in relation to other departments. They suggested that an action plan be prepared on what to do now, what to do tomorrow, and what to do in the future. What steps to take for the next ten years.
A joint action plan should be prepared.
He said that all the officials should sit together and take appropriate steps on this matter and if there are any ideas for this, they should inform. They should prepare an integrated model and work towards drought prevention. He said that the state government should also focus on drought prevention measures and the Center will also provide support for this. On this occasion, Sri Sathya Sai District Collector TS Chetan spoke about the situation in the agriculture-related sectors and horticulture department in the district. State Agriculture Department Director Delhi Rao and State Horticulture and Sericulture Commissioner K. Srinivasulu spoke and informed about the drought situation in Rayalaseema districts, details of cultivation of various crops, and irrigation issues through a presentation. He asked that financial assistance be announced for Rayalaseema districts like the Bundelkhand region and necessary support be provided for the development of the region. Here, he specially praised the natural farming methods suggested by District Collector T.S. Chetan. “In natural farming, the cost is less and the profit is more. This will become a model for the country,” the Minister said.
The need to achieve high profits on less land
He said that by using modern technology, high profits can be achieved even on less land, which opens up many opportunities for small farmers. The sisters of women’s groups are now becoming self-reliant. Recalling the “Ladli Bahana Yojana” launched by him during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, he said that he will give priority to women’s empowerment. On this occasion, a bank linkage cheque of Rs. 437.09 crore was presented to 53,746 SHG members of the joint districts of Puttaparthi and Anantapur. Earlier, a mixed crop cultivated organically in Pedaballi village was inspected. A photo exhibition was also viewed on the crops dried up due to lack of rain. The program began with a prayer by SHG women. JC Abhishek Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Farmers’ Welfare Department of the Government of India Perni Devi, CEO of the State SERS V. Karuna, Chairman of the Agriculture, Marketing and Cooperative Society of the Government of Andhra Pradesh T. Vijay Kumar, DRDA PD Narsaiah, farmers, women’s association members, officials of the agriculture, horticulture and allied departments of Rayalaseema districts, scientists, and others participated in the program. .
What is the background of Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chauhan was born in Jait village of Sehore district to Prem Singh Chauhan and his wife Sundarbai Chauhan in a farmer’s family and belongs to the Kirar community. He is a gold medalist in MA (Philosophy) from Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
Who is Shivraj Singh Chauhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (born 5 March 1959) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is the 17th and current Chief Minister of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This article needs to be updated.
Who will replace Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party served as the Chief Minister for over 16 and a half years, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state. After the 2023 elections, Chouhan was replaced by Dr. Mohan Yadav of his own party, which was considered a landslide victory for the BJP.
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