Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses conference of 20,000 farmers in Maharashtra

Key Points

1. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed 20,000 farmers in Maharashtra.
2. The government aims to pay every rupee of crop insurance to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
3. A special relief package may be provided for farmers of Maharashtra if required.
4. The government is focusing on developing climate-resilient seeds and promoting natural farming.
5. Maharashtra has received 30 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
6. A Bill against fake fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides will be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session.
7. Shri Chouhan greeted farmers on the completion of 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’.
8. Scientists are interacting directly with farmers under the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’.