India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
A three-day Advanced Agriculture Festival was organised in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh from April 11-13 with the aim of making farming more modern, cost-effective and production-oriented for farmers.
The Advanced Agriculture Festival organized 24 training and seminar sessions on agriculture and related topics for farmers . Along with farmers, agricultural scientists and officials actively participated. This was an interactive session in which farmers received answers to their queries from agricultural scientists and officials from agricultural and related departments. Farmers were also provided with detailed information on new agricultural techniques and advanced practices.
Through these sessions, farmers were told how farming can be made more prosperous through integrated farming, polyhouse etc. so that it can become not just a livelihood but a strong profitable profession.
The 'Unnat Krishi Mahotsav' of Raisen was also special because through these sessions, the farmers not only increased their knowledge about agriculture and related activities, but the scientists and officials who came from all over the country to participate in it also gained practical knowledge about new things in agricultural work through interaction with the farmers.
The festival included a KVK conference and an FPO conference, as well as various sessions covering key topics such as the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme, Kisan Credit Cards, hydroponics, horticulture, floriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, productivity enhancement in pulses and oilseeds, and agricultural mechanization. Farmers were provided with information about the entire "seed to market" process.
Addressing the closing session on Monday, Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said that the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav is not just a formal event, but a symbol of a new beginning. He described it as a platform for farmers where practical knowledge, technology, innovation, and development are presented together. He explained that a detailed "seed to market" roadmap has been prepared based on the region's soil, climate, water availability, and resources, which will identify suitable crops, fruits, and vegetables and create a comprehensive plan for their production, processing, and marketing.
Approximately 350 stalls were set up at the festival, showcasing various agricultural techniques, equipment, and schemes. Nearly 4,000 applications were received for Kisan Credit Cards, of which 1,800 cards were approved and distributed on the spot. Additionally, insurance companies launched awareness campaigns to ensure farmers receive the benefits of these schemes in a simple and effective manner.
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