CM Holds Meeting on Farmer Welfare Schemes
CM Holds Meeting on Farmer Welfare Schemes
In a bid to further strengthen the agricultural sector and enhance the welfare of farmers, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently held an important meeting with senior officials to review and discuss various farmer welfare schemes implemented by the state government. The meeting, held at the CM’s office, focused on the progress, challenges, and future plans related to the state’s agricultural policies and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of farmers.
During the meeting, CM Chouhan emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the financial security and well-being of farmers in Madhya Pradesh. He stated that the state government’s priority is to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their produce, have access to adequate irrigation facilities, and can rely on timely financial assistance in case of natural calamities.
The meeting also covered the ongoing implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, which provides direct income support to farmers. CM Chouhan directed officials to ensure that the benefits of this scheme reach all eligible farmers, with a special focus on those in remote and rural areas. The Chief Minister also urged the officials to ensure the smooth distribution of Rabi and Kharif season subsidies, aimed at alleviating the financial burden on farmers.
One of the key discussions revolved around the Madhya Pradesh Farmer Welfare Fund and its role in providing interest-free loans to farmers for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs. Chouhan directed that the process for disbursing loans be further streamlined to make it more accessible to farmers, particularly those from marginalized and tribal communities.
Another major point of discussion was the state’s efforts to promote sustainable farming practices. The Chief Minister highlighted the government’s focus on encouraging organic farming and water conservation techniques. He also spoke about the need to provide better training and education to farmers to adopt modern farming techniques that would increase productivity and reduce dependence on chemical inputs.
CM Chouhan further assured that the government is actively working on strengthening the irrigation infrastructure through the Narmada Valley Development Plan and various water harvesting schemes to ensure that farmers have reliable access to water, especially during dry spells.
In conclusion, the meeting was an important step toward ensuring that the state’s agricultural policies continue to be farmer-centric and adaptable to the changing needs of the farming community. The Chief Minister reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a prosperous agricultural economy in Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on sustainable growth and improved livelihoods for farmers.