Panaji
We have to change our mindset and fulfill the dream of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to build a New India" , said Shripad Naik, Minister of State (I/C) AYUSH. Naik was speaking at the inaugural function of ‘Sankalp Se Sidhi programme jointly organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra KVK), and Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), ICAR, Ela Old Goa. Naik appealed the farmers to take benefit of various schemes implemented by the Government, for the welfare of farmers in the country. Naik released technical folder of Honey Bee cultivation and Virgin Coconut cultivation on the occasion.
Upma Srivastava, Addl. Secretary, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, said for the next five years till 2022, farmers will double their income from farm products. "For this, farmers have to embrace changing technology, create positive atmosphere, increase their awareness level , take benefit of various schemes implemented by the Government from time-to-time. Doubling income can be achieved by switching to high yielding crops and adoption of better technologies," she said.
Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR, CCARI, in his speech said the Institute is ready to provide any kind of technical help to farmers at any time. He informed the gathering that the Institute is training farmers for organic farming.
About 300 farmers were present along with other dignitaries during Sankalp Se Siddhi- New India Manthan Programme.
