New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday met the Agriculture Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and discussed issues related to farmers and agriculture sector in their states.
According to an official statement, Chouhan initiated state-wise discussions with the aim of "rapid progress of the agriculture sector in the country".
He had met the state agriculture ministers of Assam and Chhattisgarh last month.
On Wednesday, Chouhan met Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi and Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Adal Singh Kansana here and discussed agriculture sector issues in their respective states.
Chauhan said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the interest of farmers and agriculture sector is paramount and the central government will continue to provide all possible assistance to the states.
Many issues were discussed during the meeting, including promoting diversification of crops, use of information technology, digital crop survey, farmer registry, e-NAM, strengthening farmer producer organizations, PM Crop Insurance Scheme and agricultural mechanization etc. . Said.
Chauhan said, “There are ample opportunities to promote crop diversification and natural farming in UP.”
He also reiterated that the Center is committed to 100 per cent procurement of urad, arhar and lentil in all states including Madhya Pradesh.
Since taking charge as the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development last month, Mr Chouhan has initiated a series of meetings with state ministers to discuss in detail the issues related to his ministries and resolve them in an expeditious manner. Is of.
According to an official statement, Chouhan initiated state-wise discussions with the aim of "rapid progress of the agriculture sector in the country".
He had met the state agriculture ministers of Assam and Chhattisgarh last month.
On Wednesday, Chouhan met Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi and Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Adal Singh Kansana here and discussed agriculture sector issues in their respective states.
Chauhan said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the interest of farmers and agriculture sector is paramount and the central government will continue to provide all possible assistance to the states.
Many issues were discussed during the meeting, including promoting diversification of crops, use of information technology, digital crop survey, farmer registry, e-NAM, strengthening farmer producer organizations, PM Crop Insurance Scheme and agricultural mechanization etc. . Said.
Chauhan said, “There are ample opportunities to promote crop diversification and natural farming in UP.”
He also reiterated that the Center is committed to 100 per cent procurement of urad, arhar and lentil in all states including Madhya Pradesh.
Since taking charge as the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development last month, Mr Chouhan has initiated a series of meetings with state ministers to discuss in detail the issues related to his ministries and resolve them in an expeditious manner. Is of.