Udupi: State Agriculture Minister Cheluvaraya Swamy said the state government is providing full support and all necessary help to the farmers of the state to make agricultural activities profitable.
Addressing the Krishi Ahara Sasya Mela at Cherkadi in Brahmavar on Saturday, Minister Swamy highlighted the viability of agriculture if approached with keen interest, hard work and unwavering honesty.
He cited numerous success stories across the state as evidence of this potential, emphasizing that agriculture, beyond its profitability, also provides a sustainable source of employment for many people and enables them to lead a life with self-respect and self-confidence.
The minister highlighted the proactive measures taken during the Kharif season to ensure equitable distribution of seeds and fertilizers to prevent shortage or circulation of substandard agricultural inputs.
“Significant funds have been allocated for setting up Krishi Yantra Dhare centers. In addition, a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per hectare will be provided to millet farmers,” he announced. The minister also explained the concerted efforts of agricultural and horticultural universities to educate farmers on soil quality, climate-specific crop selection and water-efficient, high-yield farming methods.
“By supporting agriculture, we pave the way for the economic prosperity of our state and our citizens. Therefore, we give utmost importance to agricultural progress across the state,” he asserted.
Responding to questions regarding the demand for an agriculture college in Udupi district, the minister highlighted the district’s robust infrastructure, including a research centre, adequate land and suitable buildings, making it an ideal candidate for such an institution.
“The agriculture college proposal covers 15 districts in the state. Udupi has well-equipped facilities. I will work with both the Agricultural University and the government to deliberate on this matter,” he assured.
Minister Swamy turned his attention to the issue of power outages and acknowledged the challenges posed by reduced power production in the state.
“With drought on one side and power shortage on the other, our farmers are bearing the brunt. We are actively working to resolve the load shedding issue. Even though power procurement involves higher costs, it remains imperative,” Cheluvarayaswamy concluded, expressing his resolve to resolve the situation immediately.
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