Governor Droupadi Murmu has advocated for making a perfect blend of agriculture and industry in the way of stable development for the State. Speaking on the occasion of 67th Republic Day the Governor also counted on allied sectors that can support the masses.
“Jharkhand is agriculture and forest based State. Development of agriculture is our priority. To make our state wealthy and developed, it is important to encourage industries equally. But this is to keep in mind that the development should be balanced, inclusive and environment friendly,” she said.
The Governor at the same time talked about latest initiatives for the development of agriculture and farmers, new techniques of animal husbandry, milk production, fisheries etc to improve their living standard and mentioned about the relief package of Rs1398 crore by the Government besides subsidy on seeds and diesel.
“Cow distribution scheme for the rural women has been launched last year and Government has distributed milching cows at 90 per cent subsidy to the women. The women from the villages are becoming self-sufficient with this and contributing in the productivity of the State,” she added.
Draupadi Murmu on the occasion mentioned about ‘Mukhyamantri Jan van Yojna’ for greening the State and approval of ‘Kendu Patta Niti’ in order to connect forest with livelihood while mentioning unemployment and migration as major problems. “This has given rise to extremism including many other issues in the State. The Government is working on providing education and training to the youth, so that their skills can be used further for the development of the State,” she said.
The Governor mentioning about girls' education said that Kasturba Gandhi residential schools were being operated in 203 blocks and the rest 57 blocks would also be covered by the State. She also talked about infrastructure like roads, drinking water and electricity as important areas and underlined the panchayat polls a major way ahead.