Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar… – NNSP

For farmers, farming is not only a means of livelihood but also the basis of boosting the country’s economy, environmental protection and social development.

While congratulating the Annadatas, Shri Dhankhar said that by adopting modern technology in the field of agriculture and providing support to the farmers, the goal of ensuring food security to the coming generations and making a developed India by 2047 can be achieved.

The function was presided over by Governor Shri Vishwabhushan Harichandan. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Agriculture Minister Ram Vichar Netam were also present at the function as special guests.

On this occasion, Vice President Shri Dhankhar inaugurated three products Sanjeevani Instant, Sanjeevani Madhu Kalk and Sanjeevani Rice Bar made from the immunobooster and anti-cancer new variety of paddy ‘Sanjeevani’ developed by Indira Gandhi Agricultural University.

He also released the Agricultural Guide 2024 published by the university.

Before this, Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inspected various stalls set up by Agriculture Startup, Biotech and Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the university campus and along with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, planted the sapling of Maulshree in the university campus.

At the beginning of the program, Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Girish Chandel welcomed the guests.

Addressing the university students and scientists, the Vice President said that today India is the fifth largest economy in the world.

The contribution of farmers in this is incomparable. It will increase progressively due to the contribution of students and scientists in the field of agriculture. Building a developed India by 2047 is not just a dream but our goal.

To achieve this, agricultural scientists will play a very important role in the development of agriculture. He said that today there are new possibilities and better options for startups in the field of agriculture.

The Vice President told the students that your role in making a developed India by 2047 is like that of a soldier. You should encourage farmers for better marketing of agricultural products and value addition in agricultural products.

Our farmers should also use drone technology in farming. They should be encouraged for this also. Today India is developing rapidly.

With your contribution this pace of development will accelerate further.

He stressed the need for tree plantation, use of modern technology in farming, use of solar energy in farming and water conservation to deal with the challenge of climate change.

He said that Chhattisgarh is a tribal dominated state and rich in natural resources. It should be ensured that the people here get full benefit of these resources.

He said that ‘India is a signing star in global economy’. Everyone including farmers has contributed in this. Government schemes and better policies have acted as a catalyst in this achievement.

The Vice President said that this is Amrit Kaal for agricultural scientists. Now agriculture is not limited to the production of milk, vegetables, oilseeds etc.

By processing the products, better options are becoming available in the field of value addition. He congratulated and congratulated everyone on Foundation Day.

Governor Shri Vishwabhushan Harichandan said that our youth have an important role in making India a leading country in the world by the year 2047.

The campaign to build a developed India has been started on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being organized across the country.

People are becoming aware of their rights and are also getting direct benefits of various welfare schemes. Our country has the highest population of youth. The youth have immense potential and they can play an important role in making this campaign successful.

He said that agriculture has been the main occupation of Chhattisgarh for generations, which sustains our communities and nourishes our culture.

We all are proud of the rich agricultural heritage of our state. Chhattisgarh is witnessing an exciting era of innovation in the field of agri-technology.

Startups and agri-entrepreneurs are making significant progress. Innovators in the agricultural sector should collaborate with farmers and the government so that their innovations reach the public.

He asked the students and agricultural scientists to collaborate with startups, share their knowledge with farmers, and encourage farmers to take advantage of the resources available through IGKV’s programme.

This will make agriculture not only productive but also sustainable, flexible and inclusive. He said that we all are very fortunate to witness the golden period of independent India as well as Republic India.

Praising the achievements of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, he said that the immunity booster variety of paddy Sanjivani developed by the university will prove to be very useful. He extended congratulations and best wishes on the Foundation Day.

Addressing the function, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that with the participation of agricultural scientists and entrepreneurs, we will make the lives of farmers happy and prosperous. He called upon the scientists and students of the university to make a special strategy for the development of agriculture and farmers of the state.

Chief Minister Sai said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always kept the development of agriculture sector as his top priority. He has always encouraged and inspired the growth of innovations, research and entrepreneurship.

The state government is also committed to this in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Agricultural University. With the help of Agricultural University, we will establish agricultural development in our state to new heights.

The Chief Minister said that the Agricultural University has done very good work in the field of agricultural education, research and extension. More than 160 varieties of different crops have been developed by the university and more than 100 advanced agricultural technologies have also been developed.

The university has a strong network of agricultural colleges, research centers and agricultural science centers from Balrampur in the north to Sukma in the south. With the help of this network, the university is playing an important role in the agricultural development of Chhattisgarh.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has guaranteed a happy life to the people of Chhattisgarh. Their guarantee is for every section of the society. We have started fulfilling these guarantees.

On the very next day after assuming the responsibility of the post of Chief Minister, a cabinet meeting was held and the decision was taken to approve the construction of houses for 18 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Fulfilling Modi ji’s guarantee, we are purchasing 21 quintals of paddy per acre from farmers at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal.

Currently, the payment for the paddy being purchased is being made as per the support price, soon the farmers will also be paid the difference amount.

He said that as per the guarantee of Modi ji, on the occasion of Good Governance Day, the birthday of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the amount of two years’ outstanding paddy bonus amounting to Rs 3716 crore was transferred to the bank accounts of 12 lakh farmers. Is.

He said that as per Modi ji’s guarantee, we will also provide financial assistance of Rs 10,000 every year to agricultural labourers.

Mahtari Vandan Yojana for women will be started soon. In which he will receive Rs 12,000 per year. He appealed to the students to use their education and skills to establish new enterprises.

By adopting self-employment you can earn your own income and can also provide employment to other people.

He congratulated and congratulated the Vice Chancellor, scientists, officers, employees and students of the university on their Foundation Day. On this occasion, a large number of university officers, employees, scientists and students were present.