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India's agricultural sector is set for a revolutionary transformation under Shivraj Singh Chouhan's leadership. The Union Minister outlined a comprehensive strategy emphasizing scientific approaches, farmer empowerment, and sustainable practices. His vision includes increasing productivity, reducing production costs, and promoting organic farming techniques. The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan represents a historic initiative aimed at directly addressing farmers' challenges and positioning India as a global agricultural powerhouse.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan's Vision for Science-Driven Viksit Bharat Agriculture

  • Science-based agricultural transformation crucial for Viksit Bharat
  • Comprehensive six-point strategy to empower farmers
  • Promoting organic farming and agricultural diversification
  • Direct farmer engagement through Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
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Science-based agricultural transformation must towards achieving Viksit Bharat: Minister

Union Minister unveils transformative agricultural strategy focusing on innovation, farmer empowerment, and sustainable farming practices for India's development.

"We are one team, and our mantra is One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

New Delhi, May 20

in order to attain the vision of a “Viksit Bharat”, agriculture must be advanced and farmers must be empowered, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday.

The Union Minister further stated that science-based agricultural transformation is our focus, and integrating traditional farming is also our goal.

Speaking at the annual conference of vice chancellors of agricultural universities and directors of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) here, the minister urged them to participate actively in the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, along with their academic responsibilities.

He stressed that the real-time implementation of the "Lab to Land" initiative is the need of the hour.

Outlining a six-point strategy of the Ministry for achieving the goals of a developed India, he listed increasing productivity, reducing the cost of production, ensuring fair prices for produce, compensating losses due to natural disasters, promoting agricultural diversification, and enhancing value addition and food processing.

The minister also emphasised the need to promote natural and organic farming practices, saying that agricultural diversification and protecting Mother Earth "are among our greatest collective responsibilities".

The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, he said, is a historic initiative in the agriculture sector, dedicated to empowering farmers, improving their livelihoods, and providing direct solutions to their problems at the grassroots level.

Chouhan announced that he would undertake a foot march on May 25-26 to connect directly with farmers and gain firsthand understanding of their issues.

He emphasised that India's goals include ensuring food security, replenishing national grain reserves, and establishing India as the food basket of the world.

"We are one team," he said, "and our mantra is One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team."

Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Bhagirath Choudhary, stated that agriculture is the backbone of the country and farmers are its soul.

He called for collective action to address climate change to ensure the sustainability and progress of agriculture, stressing that agriculture must become innovation-driven and research-oriented in order for India to become a developed nation.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Finally some focus on scientific farming! Our farmers still use outdated methods while the world has moved ahead. Lab to Land initiative sounds promising 👍 Hope they implement it properly with proper training at village level.
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Priya M.
Good intentions but execution is key. My uncle is a farmer in Punjab - he says govt schemes rarely reach small farmers. Hope this Sankalp Abhiyan has proper monitoring. Also, organic farming is good but needs more support in terms of market linkages.
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Amit S.
"One Nation, One Agriculture" - love this vision! But we must remember India has diverse agro-climatic zones. What works in Maharashtra may not work in Assam. Hope the strategy accounts for regional variations. The foot march is a good gesture to understand ground realities.
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Sunita R.
Reducing production cost is most important! Fertilizer prices are killing our farmers. Also happy to see focus on food processing - we waste so much produce. Jai Kisan! 🇮🇳
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Vikram J.
While the initiatives sound good, I'm concerned about over-reliance on technology. Many small farmers can't afford high-tech solutions. The balance between traditional wisdom and modern science must be maintained. The minister's six-point strategy needs more details on implementation.
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Neha P.
Climate change adaptation should be top priority! Our farmers are already facing unpredictable weather. Hope ICAR develops more drought-resistant and flood-resistant crop varieties. The food basket of the world vision is ambitious but achievable if we work together 🙏

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