Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Union Minister Shivraj Chauhan, discusses the implementation of agricultural schemes in the state

New Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Agriculture, Rural Development and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan in the national capital on Monday and discussed the implementation and expansion of various agricultural and related schemes of the state.CM Dhami also discussed the proposed schemes prepared by the state government for agriculture and horticulture needs of the state’s hilly and plain areas and the economic strength of farmers.The Chief Minister said that the Uttarakhand government has prepared comprehensive schemes of about Rs 3,800 crore with the aim of overall development of agriculture and horticulture sector and making farmers self -reliant.“These schemes include various aspects such as innovation, mechanization, technical inclusion and promoting traditional agriculture. The Chief Minister thanked the Union Agriculture Minister for giving approval of Rs 3,800 crore for the state’s agricultural schemes, for approval,” according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).The Chief Minister said that this cooperation will prove to be an important step towards making the state’s agricultural sector self -reliant and modern. The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that the need of Rs 1,052.80 crore has been identified for the manufacture of agricultural fences to protect crops in hilly areas from wild animals.In addition, a scheme of Rs 400 crore has been proposed to install 10,000 farm machinery banks in the state, which will benefit small, marginal farmers and women. A provision of Rs 134.89 crore has been made under the State Bajra Mission to promote traditional nutritious crops.According to the CMO, a plan of Rs 5 crore has also been prepared to develop the state as a seed hub for self -sufficiency in seed production. A plan of Rs 1,150 crore for release released in release has been proposed to promote Apple production, storage and strengthen the marketing system.The need for Rs 894 crore has been shown to promote cash crops like kiwi from wildlife. An investment of Rs 885.10 crore is proposed to promote innovation and startup in agriculture and horticulture sector. A plan of Rs 42 crore has also been prepared to promote low -risk crops like dragon fruit.The Chief Minister said that the state government is actively working in the field of food processing and price joints. A provision of Rs 36.50 crore has been made for the establishment of analysis laboratories to promote organic farming. The CMO said that a plan of Rs 378.50 crore has been proposed under the modernization of land records and digital survey.Along with this, a scheme of Rs 14 crore has been designed to make the youth efficient in the agriculture sector through Pantnagar University and is Rs 14 crore for the establishment of the Agritorism School. A provision of Rs 16.11 crore has been proposed for the establishment of a microbiology laboratory at Uttarakhand Horticulture and Forestry University, Barsar.In addition, the Chief Minister requested the central assistance for central assistance for central assistance for the establishment of high quality nursery, cold storage, pruning and grading units in view of apple production in the state, promoting kiwi and dragon fruit missions, promoting the center of excellence for super foods (mushrooms and foreign vegetables) and establishing an Agro Tourism School in Pantanagar Agricultural University.At the request of the Chief Minister, the Union Minister gave a major consensus to expand the time limit for the remaining works of Prime Minister Village Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) 1 and 2. He also assured that for the proposal of PMGSY 4-to give consent to the head.In the meeting, the Union Agriculture Minister, while giving positive reactions to the proposals submitted by the Chief Minister, assured that the agricultural needs of Uttarakhand would be taken into consideration on priority and all possible assistance will be provided for the prosperity of the state farmers.“I congratulate Uttarakhand CM and his team, Uttarakhand, the state’s rural development department has done a good job. The goal of Pradhan Mantri Avas Yojana has been met. He has also conducted a new survey and verification will be completed soon. Even the Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana has also said. The scheme. He has also met Lakhpati Didi’s goal. He decided to increase the target and work on it. Uttarakhand has also done satisfactory well in MNREGA. Uttarakhand has expressed some expectations about agriculture, “Chauhan said.