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    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Initiates Dialogue with Farmers to Address Key Issues

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    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Initiates Dialogue with Farmers to Address Key Issues

    The discussion focused on a range of crucial topics, including reducing agricultural costs, ensuring profitable pricing, safeguarding crops from water-logging, and improving the availability of quality pesticides and seeds.

    Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a meeting with representatives from various farmers’ organizations in New Delhi today. This session is part of Chouhan’s ongoing initiative to engage with farmers every Tuesday to discuss pressing agricultural issues and gather feedback on government policies.

    During the meeting, Chouhan expressed his dedication to serving farmers, stating, “For me, serving farmers is like worshipping God.” The discussion focused on a range of crucial topics, including reducing agricultural costs, ensuring profitable pricing, safeguarding crops from water-logging, and improving the availability of quality pesticides and seeds. Additionally, the need to protect crops from wildlife was highlighted by the participants.

    A significant concern raised by farmers was the declining health of soil due to excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers. Farmers emphasized the importance of disseminating information about government schemes, noting that many are unaware of the benefits available to them. They praised the crop insurance program but pointed out that not all farmers are able to access these vital protections. Suggestions were also made regarding improving access to funds through Kisan Credit Cards.

    Spurious Seeds

    Practical issues such as timely replacement of transformers—critical for irrigation—were discussed, alongside concerns about contaminated water from industrial sources affecting crops and groundwater quality. Chouhan acknowledged that while some of these problems may seem minor, their resolution could lead to significant increases in farmers’ incomes, potentially by 10 to 20 per cent.

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    In response to the concerns raised, Chouhan assured the attendees that the union government would consider making agricultural laws more stringent to prevent the distribution of spurious seeds. He noted that many issues require state-level interventions and committed to forwarding the farmers’ suggestions to the relevant state governments.

    The minister also welcomed input on improving record-keeping processes to streamline agricultural practices, which the farmers suggested could alleviate administrative burdens.

    Chouhan concluded the meeting by expressing gratitude to the farmers for their participation and valuable insights, affirming his commitment to working collaboratively to address the challenges facing the agricultural community.

    This dialogue underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive environment for farmers, recognizing their critical role in the nation’s economy and food security. The outcomes of these discussions are anticipated to inform policy adjustments and initiatives aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of farmers across the country.

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