Chhattisgarh State has been conferred with the ‘Agriculture leadership Award’. On behalf of the Chhattisgarh Agriculture Department, Agriculture Minister Brijmohan received the award from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Friday.
On the occasion, Governor of Haryana Captain Singh Solanki, renowned agriculture scientist Dr Swaminathan and other prominent personalities registered their presence during the programme.
Notably, Chhattisgarh has been felicitated with the award for efforts made by the State Government to take ahead the agriculture sector on the path of progress.
The efforts including welfare schemes for farmers, extension of irrigation facilities, round-the-clock electricity to farmers at low tariff, interest-free loan and other moves made by Chhattisgarh Government in the interest of farmers and agriculture were highlighted during the programme.
“By switching to the well-prepared working plan, Agriculture Department of Chhattisgarh managed to achieve the success,” officials stated.
The Central Government has felicitated Chhattisgarh three times for it role in promoting agriculture in the State.