Chief Minister Raghubar Das suggested farmers to switch to organic farming instead of regular cultivation practices, which can fetch them more prices for their produces. The CM also assured that the Government would provide desired the mechanism for the same.
Addressing farmers and women self-help group members while launching drip irrigation system at the cost Rs 282 crore with the help of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Monday, the CM also expressed disappointment over plight of the farmers so far.
“We have seen farmers’ condition in past 70 years after independence, which is pitiable. It is due to presence of middlemen. What I suggest you to produce more organic produces which are in great demand all over the world. The Government is ready to provide mechanism without any middlemen. Good price is a guarantee which would generate more income to you,” said the CM. He also distributed appointment letters to community coordinators who would help the farmers in employing newer techniques.
Das also underlined poor return against farm produces as the reason behind massive migration the rural areas of Jharkhand has been witnessing over the years. “Jharkhand is also a rain fed State and newer techniques coming in the form of drip irrigation can be a boon for the farmers. Villages have to be developed through modern agricultural techniques,” said Raghubar Das where Rural Development Secretary Avinash Kumar and JICA country head Takayoshi Tange were also present.
The CM on the occasion also stressed on skill development, especially of women and counted on several measures taken for training. “The Government is going in a big way in the field of piped water supply, electrification etc in rural areas where skilled workforce would be required in good number. We have to ensure that women are skilled under skill development mission running in State and get jobs and generate good income,” CM said .