{"id":4537,"date":"2025-06-03T13:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=4537"},"modified":"2025-06-03T13:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T08:00:43","slug":"on-the-fifth-day-of-viksit-krishi-sankalp-abhiyan-shri-shivraj-singh-chouhan-meets-farmers-of-bihar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=4537","title":{"rendered":"On the Fifth Day of ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Farmers of Bihar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On the Fifth Day of ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Farmers of Bihar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Posted On: 02 JUN 2025 5:30PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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As part of the ongoing \u2018Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan\u2019, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers\u2019 Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on the fifth day of the campaign, interacted with farmers at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Piprakothi, East Champaran, Bihar. In his continued efforts of interacting with the farmers from Odisha, Jammu, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, Shri Chouhan engaged with the farming community of Bihar today.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Addressing the gathering, the Minister described Piprakothi in East Champaran as a sacred land, emphasizing that it was from this very soil that Mahatma Gandhi delivered his profound message of Satyagraha and non-violence to the world. He expressed deep reverence for the region and said that under the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several initiatives, including the establishment of a Krishi Vigyan Kendra, have contributed to agricultural advancement here. He recalled how this very land became a battleground for justice when the British oppressed local farmers and how Gandhiji\u2019s movement from here laid the foundation for India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Shri Chouhan emphasized that the true meaning of an Agriculture Minister is to be the foremost servant of farmers. Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, and farmers are its soul. He stated that the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed India can only be realized through developed agriculture and prosperous farmers, and collective effort is essential in this mission.\u00a0 During the visit, he interacted specifically with litchi growers who raised concerns about the fruit perishing within 48 hours, resulting in losses. He assured them that the government would take concrete steps to address the issue and directed ICAR scientists to conduct research to develop techniques that extend the shelf life of litchis so that farmers receive fair prices. He also spoke about increasing the number of cold storage facilities to support this effort.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Shri Chouhan highlighted that due to the Prime Minister’s effective policies, maize cultivation in Bihar has surged. With the introduction of ethanol production, the demand and prices for maize have increased. Where maize once sold for \u20b91200\u2013\u20b91500 per quintal, prices have now gone up significantly. Yields have also improved\u2014from 23\u201324 quintals per hectare earlier to 50\u201360 quintals per hectare now.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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He also instructed scientists to conduct research and develop improved seed varieties for both Basmati and other rice types to further enhance yields. Despite owning small plots of land, Bihar\u2019s farmers are, he said, producing gold from the soil. He shared that two new rice varieties have recently been developed through research that require 20% less water and a 30% increase in yield.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to boosting crop production in Bihar under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Shri Chouhan stressed the need for not only increasing grain output but also focusing on fruits, vegetables, and flowers to ensure that all 1.45 billion citizens have access to sufficient food.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and noted that under Prime Minister Modi\u2019s leadership, India responded strongly by destroying terrorist camps in just 25 minutes, forcing Pakistan to retreat within three days. He added that the Indus Waters Treaty, which had previously allocated 80% of river water to Pakistan, has been annulled, and India has declared firmly that \u201cblood and water cannot flow together.\u201d Indian water is for Indian farmers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Addressing concerns over counterfeit pesticides, he asserted that strict action will be taken against companies producing fake agrochemicals. No one will be spared, he assured. Shri Chouhan said that \u2018Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan\u2019 is an initiative to create miracles in agriculture and to bridge the gap between research labs and agricultural fields. Under the campaign, 16,000 scientists are stepping out of their labs to engage directly with farmers in villages.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In his concluding remarks, Shri Chouhan moving forward with the mantra of \u2018One Nation\u2013One Agriculture\u2013One Team\u2019 and assured that every possible effort will be made for the prosperity of farmers. Plans are also underway to explore the export potential of Bihar\u2019s flattened rice (chidwa). He ended his address by stating, \u201cAnnadata Sukhi Bhavah\u2014if our food providers are happy, the nation will be happy.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The event was attended by a large number of farmers, along with MP Shri Radha Mohan Singh, local MLAs, scientists, and government officials.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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