Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand on Tuesday visited Agriculture Science Centre in village Jaabar of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, known for the cultivation of pears and jiraphul aromatic rice.
He interacted with the scientists there and took information about the activities of the centre. He also met the farmers present there at the agriculture science centre and assured farmers that the Government will provide every possible aid for the cultivation of horticulture crops and jiraphul aromatic rice as well as other crops suiting the climate of this hilly area.
During his visit to the district, Chief Secretary inspected the construction sites of Government District Hospital building and composite building (for offices of various departments) at District Headquarters Balrampur. He instructed the officials concerned to complete the construction work as soon as possible.
Coordinator of Agriculture Science Centre Dr AK Tripathi informed Chief Secretary that the climate of Shankargarh and Kusmi block are favourable for cultivation of pears, which is why these areas are known for good yield of pears.
In village Changro of Shankargarh block, aromatic rice jiraphul is cultivated. During the visit, Chief Secretary also met the members of Women Self Help Group, formed under Chhattisgarh State Rural livelihood Mission in village Sarnadih, and took information about their economic activities.
On this visit, Dhand was accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary Finance Department DS Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary of Tribal Caste and Scheduled Caste Development Department NK Oswal, Principal Secretary PWD RK Mandal and Collector Dr CR Prasanna and Other Senior Officials were also present.
Chief Secretary and other officials also took note about the activities of local fair price shop and condition of hand pumps in the area.