Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh can play an important role in encouraging youth to pursue agricultural education and take up farming. He said that efforts are underway across the state to familiarise farmers with new agricultural technologies and encourage them to adopt advanced equipment and modern farm machinery. Large-scale initiatives have been undertaken during the Year of Farmers’ Welfare. The Balram Krishi Mahotsav has also played an important role in strengthening and promoting the agricultural sector.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Mukhyamantri Registry Yojana would benefit a large number of farmers across the state. He was interacting with office-bearers of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh at Samatva Bhawan, the Chief Minister's Residence, on Tuesday.
Farmer ID System Ensuring Better Management of Fertiliser Stocks
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Farmer ID system enables accurate assessment of fertiliser stocks, including urea, across the state, and Madhya Pradesh is making full use of this facility. He said that an initiative has been taken to prohibit borewell drilling in districts with low rainfall. Irrigation facilities are being continuously expanded across the state. The Chief Minister added that the establishment of agro-based industries has been initiated in the interest of farmers, and these efforts will continue.
Madhya Pradesh to Be Developed as a Role Model in Stubble Management
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav directed that Madhya Pradesh should be developed as a role model in stubble management. He informed the meeting that the use of the Boma capture technique to prevent crop damage caused by various wild animals has yielded successful results in the state. He also said that participants in various competitions organised recently had been felicitated with awards, including tractors, Bullet motorcycles and scooters.
Dairy Farmers Practising Natural Farming to Also Receive Subsidy
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav sought the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh's support in accelerating the formation of cooperative societies across the state. He said that the state government would also extend financial assistance to livestock owners operating gaushalas and promoting organic and natural farming.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav explained that cattle contribute to natural farming in several ways. With this objective, farmers' cooperative societies would be provided with the necessary financial assistance to promote cattle rearing.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also apprised the participants of initiatives for the procurement of crops such as wheat, gram and millet, as well as arrangements made to ensure adequate electricity supply. Senior officials of the concerned departments were present at the meeting.
