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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bardoli, Gujarat, to engage with farmers under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. He emphasized his commitment to farmers, calling their service divine. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joined the discussions, focusing on region-specific agricultural solutions. The nationwide campaign has already connected with over a crore farmers through scientific outreach.

Key Points: Chouhan Meets Gujarat Farmers in Bardoli Under Viksit Krishi Abhiyan

  • Chouhan interacts with Gujarat farmers under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
  • CM Bhupendra Patel joins to discuss regional farming solutions
  • Campaign reaches 1.08 crore farmers nationwide
  • Scientists provide tailored agricultural research guidance
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Gujarat: Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan to meet farmers in Bardoli under 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel engage with farmers in Bardoli to address agricultural challenges and promote research.

"Serving farmers was like the service of God to me. – Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Surat, June 12

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived in Surat on Thursday to take part in several programmes, including a farmer interaction in Bardoli under the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp' Abhiyan.

During his visit, he will interact with farmers in Bardoli, Gujarat, and discuss their practical problems. Before that, he will attend Kisan Chaupal to listen to them personally.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also be present during the visit aimed at addressing farmers' concerns and promoting advanced, region-specific agricultural research.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Chouhan interacted with farmers during a 'Kisan Chaupal' event held in Tigipur village, Delhi, and emphasised his deep commitment to farmers, declaring that,"serving farmers was like the service of God to him."

Speaking at the event, the Minister said that serving farmers was like the serving of God to him. He added that this was the reason he was going among farmers across the country and interacting with them.

The Minister highlighted that while the 'Developed Agriculture Resolution Campaign' drew close, it marked "a new beginning" in India's agricultural policy direction.

The program was organised as part of the nationwide 'Developed Agriculture Sankalp Abhiyan', which concludes today.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, this 15-day campaign started in Odisha on 29 May. Under this nationwide campaign, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has interacted with farmers from Odisha, Jammu, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Delhi.

During this program, 2170 teams of 16 thousand scientists from across the country will join virtually. So far, these teams have reached one crore eight lakh farmers through the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan program.

Through this program, farmers are being informed about research for advanced agriculture, keeping in mind the needs of their specific area, climatic conditions, soil fertility capacity, and other factors. Along with this, efforts are also being made to listen to the practical problems and needs of farmers and find their solutions so that the direction and policies of future agricultural research can be decided.

- ANI

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Rajesh P.
Finally some focus on region-specific solutions! Our farmers in Gujarat face different challenges than Punjab or Kerala. Hope this isn't just photo ops but leads to actual policy changes. The soil health card scheme was good, need more such practical initiatives 👍
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Priya M.
My uncle is a cotton farmer in Bardoli. They've been struggling with erratic rainfall and pest attacks. Hope the minister listens to ground realities rather than giving generic speeches. Farmers need affordable micro-irrigation solutions, not just lofty promises.
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Amit K.
Good initiative but implementation is key! Last year's soil testing camp in our village had great scientists but reports never reached farmers. Hope this time there's proper follow-up. Also, why no mention of MSP assurance? That's what most farmers want to discuss.
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Sunita R.
As someone from agricultural family, I appreciate the effort to connect with farmers across states. But 15 days seems too short for such a vast country! Should be continuous engagement. Also, more women farmers should be included - we do 70% farm work but get 0% representation 😔
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Vikram J.
Reaching 1 crore+ farmers is impressive! But quality matters more than quantity. Instead of mass virtual meetings, focus on district-level problem solving. Our farmers need localized solutions for water management and market access. Hope Bardoli discussion addresses these.
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Meena S.
Positive step but timing is suspicious - just before elections? Farmers remember empty promises. Show us concrete results: better prices, lower input costs, and insurance that actually pays out. Then we'll believe it's not another 'chunavi jumla' 🙏

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