Madhya Pradesh has a farmer-friendly Government initiating a number measures for their welfare. We will relent only after making agriculture a profitable occupation. The State is on top in the country in agriculture growth rate. This was stated by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Kisan Diwas programme organised by John Deere Works on the first anniversary of its plant near Khambata in Dewas district on Saturday.
The Chief Minister said that products manufactured here would have their own identity. ‘Make in MP Brand’ will carve out a distinct identity of the State.
Agriculture Minister Gaurishankar Bisen, Industries Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Minister of State for School Education Deepak Joshi, John Deere’s Managing Director Satish Nadigar, MP Manohar Untwal, MlAs Rajendra Verma, Ashish Sharma and Bahadur Mukati were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister distributed tractor golden keys to farmers at the programme and inaugurated a custom hiring centre. The Chief Minister said that the Madhya Pradesh is developing as an industrial state at a rapid pace. Global Investors Meet was held successfully recently.
Ultramodern industries are being established in the State. Giving example of John Deere plant, the Chief Minister said that he did not see such an ultramodern plant even in Germany.
Skilled manpower will be raised in the state. Chouhan asked John Deere to impart skill development training also apart from providing jobs to youths. State first in agriculture sector. The Chief Minister said that area under irrigation in the state has been increased to 27.50 lakh hectares.
Narmada and Kshipra rivers have been inter-linked in view of requirement of water in Malwa region. Kali Sindh, Parwati and other rivers will also be inter-linked. The Chief Minister advised farmers to use ridge and furrow method so that production is not affected in rainy season.