03-07-2025
Bokaro rolls out paddy sowing
Bokaro: Deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Nath Jha on Thursday launched the 'Dhaan Ropani Abhiyan' to accelerate sowing of kharif crops.
Stating that paddy is a major food crop, Jha urged all departments to boost productivity through coordinated efforts and field monitoring.
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He directed block development officers to ensure that no field remains uncultivated.
The district agriculture officer was instructed to make every possible effort to boost paddy productivity.
Citing the use of scientific farming, DC spoke about 'Shri Vidhi' method, which gives a better yield using less water. Farmers should be trained through social media and digital platforms, he added.
He stressed on integrated farming by combining crops, animal husbandry, and fisheries to up farmer income.
