Bhuj : Farmers’ upliftment is foundation of development said, chief minister Vijay Rupani. On the occasion of the successful completion of five years of good governance of the state government under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, the fifth day of celebration of “Panch Varsh Apni Sarkarna- Sauna Saththi Sauna Vikasna” has been dedicated for welfare of the farmers. Farmers’ upliftment and agriculture is the foundation of development in Gujarat and State Government supports farmers throughout all the stages of Agriculture, starting from sowing seeds to sales. CM Rupani on “Kisan Sanman Divas” launched various farmer-friendly programs from kutch-Bhuj. He said that our government is committed for the welfare of the farmers.State government has worked tirelessly for the welfare prosperity of the farmers. Pointing the opponents of farmer welfare, he stated that, we are committed to make our farmers Happy and prosperous with various farmer welfare schemes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Jyotigram Yojana in Gujarat and our government has taken concrete decisions towards the progress of farmers by taking several decisions for farmer’s welfare. Detailing on the celebration of “Kisan Sanman Divas” Rupani said that, a historic step has been taken in the interest of farmers by launching Kisan Suryodaya Yojana so that farmers get electricity in the daytime for irrigation. Now on farmers from more 1400 villages of the state will get electricity in the daytime.Encouraging farmers,he said that this historical decision to provide electricity will bring a new dawn in the lives of Gujarat farmers.Earlier, people had to migrate for water in some areas of Kutch and Saurashtra, no one would have imagined that Narmada waterscould be provided for irrigation.
CM Rupani announced that Krushi University and Veterinary College would be set up in Kutch.We also want to make progress and encourage animal husbandry in Kutch. We want to make Gujarat a role model state with the Upliftment of farmers. In last five years, five and a half lakh connections have been provided in the agricultural sector. Procurement of crops worth Rs. 19,000 crores at MSP in the last 5 years to ensure that farmers get right price for their valuable crops.The government has provided loans at zero per cent interest and introduced a number of schemes, including seven steps for farmer welfare, to connect farmers to the mainstream of development. An agricultural package of Rs. 9,000 crore has been given for agricultural welfare. CM urged the farmers to take advantage of the state government’s agricultural schemes to promote value added farming and natural farming.Plans are step to set up 51 FPOs in Gujarat under the guidance of the Prime Minister. So far 51 FPOs have been set up and the government plans to create 100 FPOs, added CM. Agriculture Minister RC Faldu said that the state government has worked for public service and welfare of farmers for five consecutive years. GoG has always concerned about the farmers and farm produces and has introduced Kantali Vad Yojana for providing wired fencing to prevent damage to their crops. More than Rs. 29,000 crore has been subsidized to farmers in the power distribution system in five years. More than Rs 19,000 crore has been provided for fertilizer and Rs 625 crore for mechanized tractors. Principal Secretary to Department of Agriculture and Energy Mamta Verma delivered the welcome key address. On this occasion MP Vinod Chavda, MLA’s Virendrasinh Jadeja, Nimaben Acharya, District Panchayat President Parul Kara, BJP President Keshubhai Patel, Nagar palika President Ghanshyam Thakkar, Chief Secretary Anil Mukim, Chief principal secretary to the CM k. kailashnathan, Secretary to the Department of Agriculture Manish Bhardwaj and other senior officials, Collector, DDO and farmers were present.
