Union Agriculture Minister Radhamohan Singh said that the Modi Government has worked in the interest of the farmers and the poor from Day 1. He also explained the benefits of new crop insurance scheme. He said that this is the biggest gift to farmers since Independence. He hoped that like other schemes Madhya Pradesh would also be pioneer in implementation of this scheme.
Describing the Prime Minsiter Modi as the most farmers friendly Singh said that he has enhanced country's prestige and respect in the world. The farmers have worked hard with exemplary fortitude defying all odds. The calamity affected farmers have been given relief to the tune of `4800 crore in the State. The Central Government has greatly helped the farmers by providing assistance of `2000 crore. Crop insurance amount of `4,300 crore is being credited to the bank accounts of farmers. They are getting more relief than crop loss, he added.
Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj said that the Modi government has very outstanding achievements to its credit and crop insurance scheme is one of them. Irrigation plans are being drawn up in all districts of Madhya Pradesh. This would lead to further improvement in farm sector.
Minister for Steel and Minisng Narendra Singh Tomar assured maximum cooperation from the centre to Madhya Pradesh. He said that Madhya Pradesh is marching ahead in agriculture sector through innovations and irrigation facility.
Minister for Social Justice Thavar Chand Gahalot described the crop insurance scheme as a unique gift to the farmers.