The Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday underscored the pivotal role of farmers in the country's economy. He encouraged them to bolster the nation's economy by harnessing the benefits of cutting-edge technologies and innovations in agriculture.

The Vice President was addressing the gathering as the chief guest during the inauguration of the three-day Agricultural Development Fair-2023, organized by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in Hisar.

In his address to the farmers, the Vice President stressed that their actions would determine whether India could celebrate its centenary of independence in 2047 and become the world's leading nation. He urged farmers to secure better prices for their agricultural products through trading. The Vice President emphasized the importance of enhancing the value of agricultural products through trading, encouraging farmers to sell their produce directly in the market. He encouraged farmers to take advantage of government schemes and increase their income. The Vice President also urged them to embrace technological advancements and innovations in agriculture, make use of government discounts on agricultural equipment, and benefit from subsidies on new tractors to boost production.

Recognizing the achievements of Indian athletes in the Asian Games, the Vice President lauded Haryana's contribution, stating that Haryana athletes had secured one-third of the medals. He highlighted the unique quality of Haryana's dairy products, emphasizing that Haryana's milk, ghee, and curd had no equals.

The Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister JP Dalal said that with the advanced technologies being provided by Chaudhary Charan Singh University, the farmers in Haryana are excelling not only in crop production but in the other endeavours as well. Haryana Agricultural University in Hisar and the Agriculture Department has also improved schemes for farmers. Farmers are making significant strides in animal husbandry, fish farming, vegetable cultivation, mushroom cultivation, and are bolstering their income through successful beekeeping endeavors. Furthermore, they have successfully reclaimed 27,000 acres of salt-affected land in the state.