- Farmers will be provided with better storage, processing units and market at the national level.
- Chief Minister Dr. Yadav virtually addressed the Balram Krishi Mahotsav in Chhindwara.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the land of Chhindwara is rich with the hard work and traditions of its tribal brothers and sisters. Its hardworking farmers have carved a unique identity for themselves in agriculture. Chhindwara also holds a special place in the cultivation of cereals and flowers. The oranges here have received significant recognition through the GI tag. He added that Chhindwara is known as the state’s Corn City, and its sweet corn is renowned nationwide. The state government is working to provide better facilities to Chhindwara’s corn-producing farmers and create a new national-level market for their produce. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that our effort is to ensure that the quality and taste of Chhindwara district’s corn reaches markets across the country and the world. To achieve this, farmers are being provided with improved storage facilities, processing units, and market linkages. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav held in Chhindwara on Tuesday, virtually from the Ministry.
- Along with farming, horticulture is also being promoted.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that to increase the income of farmers, horticulture is being promoted along with farming. Availability of water is very important for the progress of farming, Chhindwara Irrigation Complex Project is a big step in this direction. On completion of this project, the irrigation capacity of the district will increase from 29 percent to 54 percent. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that farmers should process their produce themselves and get better prices for it. For this purpose, facilities are being provided through the Prime Minister Micro Food Industry Upgradation Scheme (PMFME). 122 beneficiaries of Chhindwara district have benefited from this scheme.
- Farmers can increase their income through crop diversification.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav called upon the farmers to innovate in farming, adopt crop diversification and make efforts to reach the larger market through processing and better marketing of their produce. He said that the state government is committed to ensuring that farmers get the right price for their hard work. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav virtually interacted with farmer Mr. Puranlal Inwati present in Chhindwara regarding natural and integrated farming, Mr. Pravesh Raghuvanshi regarding stubble management through agricultural mechanization, Mrs. Sushma Sharma regarding indigenous cow rearing, and Mr. Guru Prasad Pawar regarding their activities in the field of potato and sweet corn. Administrator Apex Bank Mr. Mahendra Singh Yadav, MP Chhindwara Mr. Vivek Bunty Sahu, public representatives of the district and a large number of farmer brothers and sisters were present in the program organized in Chhindwara.
