Government Takes Strong Steps for Farmers’ Welfare: CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the state government has taken significant measures for the welfare and prosperity of farmers. These include expanding irrigation facilities, providing substantial subsidies on agricultural solar pumps to reduce electricity costs, offering special incentives to agro-based industries, and granting subsidies for animal husbandry and dairy. Both the state and central governments are ensuring a comprehensive range of benefits for farmers.

CM Dr. Yadav addressed the ‘Kisan Samman Samaroh’ held in Gwalior on Balram Jayanti virtually from Bhopal’s government airport. He extended greetings on the occasion of Lord Balram Jayanti, regarded as the deity of agriculture and lauded the Nandlal Bal Kalyan Samiti for organizing the event.

The Chief Minister said that over the past 15 months, more than 7 lakh hectares of land have been brought under irrigation in the state. In 2003, only around 7.5 lakh hectares were irrigated. Thus, in just over a year, the state has matched the post-independence irrigation coverage. Since 2003, a total of 44 lakh hectares has been added, with expansion continuing. Projects like Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kali Sindh-Chambal River linking are revolutionising irrigation across large parts of Bundelkhand and the Gwalior-Chambal divisions. To reduce farming costs, the government provides various facilities to farmers. Subsidies of up to 90% are offered on 5-HP and 10-HP solar pumps to lower electricity expenses. Interest-free agricultural loans are also available. This year, the state procured wheat at the highest minimum support price in India — Rs. 2,600 per quintal — with plans to raise it further next year.

Development of Napier Grass in Chambal Ravines and Agro-Industries

CM Dr. Mohan Yadav said the government will plant Napier grass on wastelands of Chambal Ravines and promote agro-based industries. Farmer fairs are being organised to showcase advanced agricultural technologies and equipment, with a large fair soon to be held in Morena to benefit farmers of the Gwalior-Chambal region. He lauded the large-scale sowing of super seeds and the training of Drone Didis in Gwalior district.

Both the central and state governments, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, are continuously working for farmers’ welfare. Under schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Chief Minister Kisan Kalyan Yojana, farmers receive Rs. 10,000 annually directly in their accounts. The government is also encouraging the setting up of pulse processing units by reducing taxes and offering incentives, while promoting increased milk production and effective straw management.

Farmers’ Prosperity Ensures National Prosperity: Agriculture Minister Shri Kanshana

Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Edal Singh Kanshana said that when farmers are prosperous, the nation is prosperous. Under the leadership of PM Modi and CM Dr. Mohan Yadav, the central and state governments are working for farmers’ welfare. He highlighted the revolutionary expansion of irrigation coverage in the state and assured that no district or tehsil will face fertilizer shortages; any complaints will be addressed within 12 hours.

Creating a Better Environment for the Next Generation: Energy Minister Shri Tomar

Energy Minister Shri Pradyumn Singh Tomar extended greetings on Balram Jayanti and Farmers’ Day. He emphasised that the collective responsibility is to create a better environment today for a value-driven and progressive future for the next generation.

Dignitaries Participated in Event

he program was welcomed by the organiser and former chairman of Seeds & Farm Development Corporation, Shri Mahendra Singh Yadav. He noted that Balram Jayanti has been celebrated as Farmers’ Day in Gwalior since 2006. The event began with a ceremonial lamp lighting before Lord Balram’s picture. Attendees included Prof. Arvind Kumar Shukla, Vice-Chancellor of Rajmata Vijayraje Sindhia Agricultural University, Bhopal Municipal Chairperson Shri Manoj Tomar, local representatives, and Shri Roop Singh Rajput, President of Nandlal Bal Kalyan Samiti, along with a large number of farmers. The program was conducted by renowned poet Shri Shashikant Yadav ‘Shashi’.