The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the “National Conference on Kharif crops 2020” through a video conference.
Highlights:
♦ All States were directed to achieve the Kharif target as doubling of farmers’ income should be taken up in mission mode.
♦ The Central govt. assured the States that the Government of India will remove any obstacles that the States are facing.
♦ The main aim of the National Kharif Conference was to discuss various issues and list out steps in consultation with the States about preparedness for Kharif cultivation in view of the lockdown situation.
♦ The Minister urged the state’s leaders to explain the two schemes namely PM Fasal Bima Yojana and Soil Health Card scheme to each farmer in the State.
♦ They also discussed ways to accelerate the production and productivity of agriculture and horticulture sectors for ensuring food and nutritional security in the rural areas.
