BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 6th February 2025: The farmers of the state are set to benefit significantly with the support of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, an institution dedicated to their overall development. Agricultural scientists at Krishi Vigyan Kendra continuously assist farmers in achieving better yields and improving their income.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratanlal Nath inaugurated the five-day Krishi Vigyan Mela on the occasion of Krishi Swarna Samriddhi Week at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Panisagar on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Minister Nath highlighted the importance of such fairs in enhancing the prosperity of the agriculture sector and making farmers self-reliant. “These fairs will play a crucial role in making the agriculture sector more prosperous and the farmers self-reliant,” he stated.
On this occasion, Minister Nath also laid the foundation stone for the Pig Demonstration Unit under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. The event was attended by Uttar Tripura Zilla Parishad Chairperson Aparna Nath, MLA Binaybhushan Das, MLA Yadav Lal Nath, MLA Philip Kumar Ryan, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Officer Dr. AK Mohanty, and Director of the Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation PB Jamatiya, among others.
Minister Nath reiterated the government’s commitment to doubling farmers’ income, stating, “The government has taken various programs to double the income of the farmers of the state. For the welfare of the farmers, agriculture and agriculture-related sectors have been given utmost importance.” He added that the opportunities provided by various Central and State Government schemes are being extended to farmers in marginal villages, encouraging them to use modern machinery to increase agricultural production.
Directing officials to take necessary initiatives, Minister Nath said, “The concerned officials should take the necessary steps to make North Tripura district a leading district in the agricultural sector within the next three years.”
The Agricultural Science Fair featured stalls from various self-help groups, with the Agriculture Minister and other dignitaries visiting the stalls. Agricultural machinery, improved seeds, and seedlings were distributed to farmers during the event. Additionally, five farmers were honored with the Krishak Samman award for their outstanding contributions to agriculture.
Minister Nath concluded by expressing his confidence in the initiatives aimed at enhancing the agriculture sector’s prosperity and the farmers’ self-reliance, stating, “Such initiatives will significantly contribute to the prosperity of the agriculture sector and the self-reliance of farmers.”
