"Regional agriculture conference for five States to be held today...": Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Puri, May 19
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday noted that a regional agriculture conference involving five states, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, will be held today, focusing on farmers' welfare, food security, and implementation of Central and State schemes, during his visit to the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Chauhan was accompanied by Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra as the two leaders sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath and the sibling deities
Speaking to the reporters after seeking the blessings of Lord Jagannath, he said that he prayed for the end of the ongoing global conflict.
"I prayed that may everyone stay happy, healthy and well. I also prayed for the end of the worldwide conflict that is going on. Today, we have a regional agriculture conference involving five states--Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal--focusing on ensuring food security for India's 140 crore population, enhancing farmers' income, and improving livelihood through the effective implementation of central and state government schemes. The conference will address issues like increasing the production of pulses and oilseeds, and making small farms more profitable through integrated farming," he said.
Earlier on Monday, Nabin convened a meeting of the Odisha BJP core committee at the party's state headquarters in Bhubaneswar.
The meeting was attended by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, BJP state president Manmohan Samal and other senior party leaders.
Expressing immense pride and excitement over the visit, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi termed Nabin's visit a historic occasion.
"This is a momentous day for all of us. Our President, Nitin Nabin Ji, has arrived in Odisha, specifically in Bhubaneswar, for the very first time since assuming the office of National President," Sarangi said.
She also noted that Nabin's schedule includes a spiritual stop, stating, "He is scheduled to visit Puri to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. He will be actively participating in the training session organised by the Bhubaneswar District BJP unit. As the Member of Parliament for this constituency, I feel a profound sense of pride on this occasion."
— ANI
Reader Comments
First visiting Jagannath Temple then talking about farmer welfare - at least they're respecting our traditions! But I hope this isn't just another photo-op. We need actual implementation of schemes, not just conferences. The integrated farming concept sounds promising if executed properly.
As a farmer from Bihar, I'm cautiously optimistic. Central schemes are good on paper but the real challenge is reaching small farmers like us. Let's see how this regional conference helps with making small farms profitable - that's the real need of the hour! 🌾
Interesting that they're focusing on Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal - all states with significant tribal populations and varying agricultural challenges. Praying that Lord Jagannath's blessings ensure this conference isn't just political rhetoric but brings real change for our farmers.
While I appreciate the focus on food security for 140 crore Indians, I wish they'd also discuss climate-resilient farming. These eastern states face frequent floods and droughts. Hope the conference addresses sustainable solutions too, not just production targets.
Jai Jagannath! 🙏 Good to see our leaders seeking blessings before important work. But I hope the conference doesn't become just another political gathering. Need concrete steps for farmer income enhancement and reducing input costs. Our farmers are struggling with rising fertilizer prices.
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