BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said his Government is committed to the welfare of farmers and is implementing various schemes covering the entire spectrum of agriculture for the benefit of cultivators in the State. Kumar said his Government after coming to power in 2005 took several initiatives for welfare of farmers. “After coming to power in November 2005, we took several initiatives and launched schemes for the development of agriculture sector and for the benefit of farmers. Our Government is committed to the welfare of farmers…. The State Government is implementing various schemes covering the entire spectrum of agriculture for the benefit of farmers in the State,” Kumar told journalists after inaugurating four-day agri exhibition - ‘Agro Bihar 2024’ at Gandhi Maidan here. He further said, “We launched an agriculture road map in the State in 2008 which increased the production and productivity of crops, fruits and vegetables in the State.

 

We also took several steps to improve women’s participation in the agriculture sector in the State…and the result is very positive.” Farmers are getting modern equipment related to farming, procuring high-quality seeds and availing benefits of several other schemes launched by the Government, the CM said. Organising such an exhibition is also an initiative by the Government where farmers can get updated information about the use of latest technology in the agriculture sector, he added. The CM also visited different stalls at the exhibition.