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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Meerut as part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. During his interaction with farmers, he emphasized his deep connection to agriculture and the importance of demand-driven research, reflecting on his experiences as former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan highlighted the significant impacts of policy changes spearheaded by Prime Minister Modi, attributing them to the growth of Indian agriculture. The campaign aims to bring scientific innovation to farmers across India, involving multiple states and agricultural experts.

Key Points: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Engages Meerut Farmers Under Agriculture Campaign

  • Shivraj Chouhan visited Meerut for Viksit Krishi Sankalp
  • Highlighted demand-driven research and farmer engagement
  • Stressed policy shifts from PM Modi enhancing growth
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UP: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers of Meerut

Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Meerut, discussing Viksit Krishi Sankalp and his agriculture dedication.

"Mere rom rom mein kisan hey aur har saans mein kheti hey. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Meerut, June 1

Under the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, 'Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday interacted with farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and recalled his tenure as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

"When I used to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, I used to think about my state, and since I have become the Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development 'mere rom rom mein kisan hey aur har saans mein kheti hey'. So, I don't sit in Delhi...I have come to you," Chouhan told the farmers.

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Arun Govil also interacted with the farmers.

Earlier in the day, Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in a seminar organised on the 60th anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's 'Integral Humanism.'

Meanwhile, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hailed Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, saying that under this campaign, demand-driven research will be done on the basis of feedback coming from the village.

"I congratulate our scientist.... Now, research will not be done sitting in Delhi. Demand-driven research will be done based on feedback coming from the village. Agriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy... This growth rate results from policy changes by PM Modi, his vision, and the hard work of the farmers," he said earlier.

Earlier, Chouhan launched the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' from Sakhigopal of Puri district, Odisha. This historic initiative, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is a concrete step towards transforming Indian agriculture and securing the food future of the country through scientific innovation and grassroots participation.

During the 15-day campaign, Chouhan will travel to about 20 states. State governments will play a key role in realising this mission, and all states are expected to make this campaign a success through collective ownership and dedication.

This campaign will be organised in more than 700 districts from 29 May to 12 June . 731 KVKs, 113 ICAR institutes, state-level departments and officials of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and innovative farmers will participate in this campaign. Through this campaign, an effort has been made to add a strong chapter towards the resolution of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a Vikashit Bharat.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Good to see ministers actually visiting farmers instead of just making policies in AC offices. Hope this initiative brings real change to our agriculture sector. Farmers deserve better MSP and technology support. Jai Kisan! 🙏
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Priya M.
While the intentions seem good, I hope this isn't just another photo-op before elections. We've seen many such campaigns come and go without lasting impact. Farmers need sustainable solutions, not temporary attention.
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Amit S.
As someone from Meerut, I appreciate the minister's visit. Our farmers face real challenges - from water scarcity to middlemen exploitation. Hope this 'Sankalp Abhiyan' addresses these core issues. The mention of demand-driven research is promising!
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Neha T.
Why only 15 days campaign? Agriculture transformation needs continuous effort. Also, would like to see more women farmers represented in these interactions - they do most of the work but get little recognition. #WomenInAgriculture
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Sanjay P.
Connecting research directly with farmers' needs is brilliant! Our scientists have developed amazing technologies but often they don't reach small farmers. This bridge between labs and fields could be game-changing for Indian agriculture. 👏
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Kavita R.
The minister's emotional connect with farmers seems genuine ("mere rom rom mein kisan hey") but words must translate to action. Hope this campaign leads to better crop insurance, storage facilities and fair prices. Our annadatas deserve nothing less.

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