Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Krishi Mahotsav should be turned into a mass movement to change agriculture scenario in the State. Through it, farmers should be apprised of latest farming techniques. A campaign should be launched to curb child begging.
The Chief Minister gave these directives during a video-conference with Divisional Commissioners and District Collectors here on Monday.
The Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh was heading towards a new agriculture revolution. Krishi Mahotsav was a campaign to transform agriculture scenario. Turn Mahotsav into a mass movement. During it, farmers should be informed about crop cycle change and latest agricultural researches. Farmers should get employment in allied sectors like horticulture, animal husbandry, milk production and fisheries. After testing their soil, farmers should be apprised of necessary fertilizers, seeds etc. to be used by them.
263 new soil testing labs to be set up
It was informed that 263 new soil testing labs will be opened in the state to ensure this facility in every development block in the state. Krishi Mahotsav will be held in the state from May 25 to June 15. During next one week, about Rs. 379 crore 7 lakh will be deposited in farmers’ bank accounts of 5 lakh 40 thousand farmers under National Agriculture Insurance Scheme. During Mahotsav, farmers will be given certificates for distribution of this amount.
Mission mode campaign to curb child begging
The Chief Minister directed to conduct a campaign to curb child begging. Arrangements for such children’s lodging, food and education should be made. Families of such children should be persuaded and helped and if children have no family, arrangements should be made to lodge them in shelter homes. Arrangements for these children’s education will be made by the state government. Collectors should conduct this campaign in mission mode. This campaign has humanitarian aspect. There would be no lack of fund for it. Public representatives should also assist in this campaign.
A campaign will be conducted in the state to benefit every citizen under Prime Minister’s Insurance Security Schemes. Camps should be held under it in all districts. It should be ensured that no eligible person is left out.
Govt to bear interest on advance storage of fertilizers
Reviewing distribution of compensation against loss to crops due to hailstorm, the Chief Minister directed to ensure its cent percent distribution in every district. In a few districts, amounts could not be paid due to concerning farmers being out of district. These amounts should also be deposited in farmers’ accounts at the earliest. Shri Chouhan instructed to increase awareness among farmers for advance storage of fertilizers, which are available in adequate quantity in the state. The state government will bear interest on advance storage of fertilizers.
Drive against anti-social elements
Reviewing law and order situation, the Chief Minister said that drive against anti-social elements should be conducted in all districts. Better work has been done in Indore under this drive. Ensure effective action to curb criminal activities. Police should be vigilant.
CM to start Jan-Darshan Abhiyan
The Chief Minister said that the his Government had adopted policy of zero tolerance against corruption. Immediate strict action should be taken as soon as tip-off is received from anywhere. Attention should be paid that people face no inconvenience in any district. The Chief Minister will start Jan-Darshan Abhiyan in the end of this month. Impact of ground realities of public welfare schemes will be assessed during it.
MlAs present in districts during video-conferencing put forth suggestions regarding Krishi Mahotsav and other Government programmes.