Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) organised a district level Kisan Mela cum-Exhibition at Govind High School ground here on Thursday. The fair was jointly inaugurated by Garhwa Deputy Commissioner Dr. Neha Arora and MlA Bhanu Pratap Shahi.
Speaking on the occasion Arora said that the Government and the district administration are completely serious about solving problems of farmers. Farmers can make their complaint on the toll free number issued by the Government. Apart from this, a suggestion box will also be kept in the District Agriculture Office. Action will be taken on the suggestions and complaints received from the farmers.
The DC said that the agriculture sector is in the best area to earn economy. Farmers are food adder and the belly of people who work in other areas fill them with it. District administration is ready for all possible help to farmers. She said that the role of women in agriculture sector is low. It needs to be enhanced.
MlA Bhanu Pratap Shahi said, the prosperity of the farmers is important. The country will move forward only when the farmers will be happy. Farmers need to provide irrigation facilities. He also gave information about the work being done by the Government.
The programme was also addressed by District Board Chairman Vikas Kumar, Vice Chairman Rekha Devi, District Agriculture Officer Ravi Chandra, SDO Pradeep Kumar, KVK Dr Ashok Prasad, Dr. Amresh Chandra Pandey etc.