India's growth directly linked to agri sector: Union minister
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Lucknow: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday emphasized that India's growth is not possible without developed agriculture. He was addressing farmers at a Krishak-Vaigyanik Samvad (Farmer-Scientist Dialogue) held in Sururpur, Meerut as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025.
The minister said, "Agricultural development is the backbone of India's growth. We have directed 16,000 agricultural scientists to directly share their research and experiences with farmers, while also drawing insights from farmers' challenges to guide future research."
He added that coordinated efforts by ministers, MPs, scientists, and the agriculture department across the country would not only boost production and farmer income, but also position India as a global food provider.
Chouhan also instructed the scientists of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modi Puram, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Meerut, to empower farmers through such dialogues.
The event was attended by several dignitaries including Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi, minister of state for agriculture Baldev Singh Aulakh, MPs Arun Govil (Meerut) and Dr Rajkumar Sangwan (Baghpat), MLA Ghulam Mohammad, and ICAR director general Dr Mangilal Jat.
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The campaign also reached Shahjahanpur, Sultanpur, Varanasi, and Lucknow. In Shahjahanpur, local leaders and scientists interacted with farmers in Niyamatpur village.
In Sultanpur, MLC Shailendra Pratap Singh and KVK experts discussed modern farming in Katawan village. In Varanasi, Dr Ramesh Maurya and officials spoke on PM-Kisan, registration, and new techniques in Bariyasanpur.
In Lucknow, AK Singh and scientists discussed direct paddy sowing, crop insurance, and innovations in Karanpur village.
By Sunday, the fourth day of the campaign, over 3.25 lakh farmers took part in events at more than 2,700 places across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. To manage the campaign well, 38 officers have been assigned to visit two districts each on June 7 and 8.
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