Enough opportunity to promote maize and soybean in Chhattisgarh, the Center will provide full help
- With the aim of rapid progress of the agriculture sector in the country, has initiated state-wise discussions, under which the Union Minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation at Krishi Bhavan.
Highlights:
- During the discussion along with promoting pulses, oilseeds, horticulture etc. in Chhattisgarh, many other topics related to agriculture and farmers welfare were discussed.
- Union Minister discussed with Chhattisgarh Minister about the various schemes and programmes of the Agriculture Ministry including Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, pulses, oilseeds, horticulture, Namo Drone Didi, Oil Palm Mission.
- He also mentioned the central government's policy to promote pulses and oilseeds.
- There is ample opportunity to promote maize and soybean in Chhattisgarh.
- The Union Minister said that there will be adequate availability of inputs like fertilizers, seeds etc. in the Kharif season and he gave instructions to the concerned officials.
Prelims Takeaway:
- Oilseeds
- Pulses