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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Emphasizes Farmers' Welfare and Swadeshi Movement

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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with farmers attending the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi as Special Guests at Pusa Campus. He administered a pledge to the farmers to adopt the Swadeshi (indigenous) movement, urging them to buy goods made in their own states and country, which would generate employment for millions of people in India. Shri Chouhan also paid tributes to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Union Minister emphasized the importance of farmers' welfare and the need to support local businesses through the Swadeshi movement.
  • He stated that if India buys goods made in its own country, millions of people will be employed, and the economy will benefit.
  • Shri Chouhan stressed that the Prime Minister has assured that no agreement will be made that harms the interests of Indian farmers, livestock rearers, or fishers.
  • The Minister cited India's agreement with the UK, allowing Indian agricultural products to be exported without duty or tax.
  • He warned that cheap foreign imports of maize, soybeans, or wheat could ruin Indian farmers, as their small farms (1-5 acres) cannot compete with huge foreign farms (10,000-20,000 hectares).
  • The Prime Minister has emphasized that the government should be visible in the lives of people, not just in files, through schemes and programs that effectively reach farmers.
  • A two-day conference is planned to improve Rabi crop outcomes, and agricultural scientists will visit villages from October 3 to 18 to work together with farmers for better productivity.

Statistics:

  • 26 innocent people were killed, and India avenged their deaths through "Operation Sindoor".
  • India has agreements with other countries that benefit its farmers, such as the agreement with the UK for agriculture product exports without duty or tax.
  • Indian agricultural farms have an average size of 1-5 acres, while foreign farms can be as large as 10,000-20,000 hectares.
  • Rabi crop outcomes can be improved through a two-day conference and field visits by agricultural scientists from October 3 to 18.

Sources:

  • Government of India, "Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Emphasizes Farmers' Welfare and Swadeshi Movement"
  • [Note: Exact text from the original source material]

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