Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda today said during a farmers’ conference organised at Khunti that the Government of India is striving to make the farmers of the Country prosperous and it is the Government’s aim that in the coming time, not a single farmer of Khunti district should be deprived of the benefits of the Government’s scheme.
Addressing the farmers Munda said that farmers have always been a symbol of respect. “This effort to enrich the farmers is helpful towards enriching the district. Constant efforts are being made to solve the problems of farmers and work towards developing them. Further, the district officials should play a cautious role for the benefit of the farmers. With the help of district administration, it has been an effort to empower the farmers completely. So that there will be a meaningful effort to double the income of farmers,” he added.
In order to motivate the farmers, the Union Minister said that today all the farmers of the district should take a pledge that in this modern era they will take meaningful steps towards their bright future. Along with this, the Deputy Commissioner was directed by the Union Minister that the work done for the benefit of farmers should be properly monitored and supervised so that proper implementation of works can be done at every level.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner, Shashi Ranjan motivated all farmers to take full advantage of the welfare scheme through the programme. He said that the role of farmers in building the Country is crucial.
Ranjan said that the goal of the district administration is to provide better facilities on the ground by the Agriculture Department for the benefit of the farmers.
Addressing everyone former MP, Karia Munda said that the Country is mainly an agricultural Country. “There is a need for continuous positive efforts for the progress of farmers of Khunti district. Along with doubling the income of the farmer, it is very important to build a strong life. At the same time, all the farmers have been encouraged to take steps towards advanced farming with the help of the administration,” he added.
Khunti Deputy Commissioner, Shashi Ranjan, Ex-MP, Karia Munda, Torpa MLA, Koche Munda were also present on the occasion.
A large number of farmers from Khunti district were present in the programme. Guests were welcomed by offering a sapling. The main objective of the farmers’ conference was to provide a platform to the farmers of the district to sort out their problems.