5th Nov 2017 10:11:PM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

BANDERDEWA, Nov 5:All round development of agriculture and horticulture sector and empowerment of unemployed youths and the farmers in the State is the highest priority of the government said Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Sunday while inaugurating the Green Gold Integrated Farm at Tarajuli under Banderdewa Circle, Papum Pare district.

The farm spreads over 200 hectares with pleasant greenery dotted with features of amenity and recreational landscape is operated by a local progressive farmer Likha Maj. The improved farming concepts showcased in the farm not only help maximise optimum production from limited resources but will also help empower farming communities of the state in near future. 

He appreciated the efforts of Likha Maj and said that he has become a source of inspiration for the young farmers of state.

Terming the growth of agri and horti sector in the state as a silent revolution, Mein said the government considers high growth of agriculture and allied sectors as a means to accelerate the state’s GDP growth and enable farmers to earn higher income.

“Our state has a rich biodiversity in the country and also has the best agro-climatic zone suited for majority of the agricultural and horticulture crops yet the state has been slow and volatile in the performance of agriculture and allied sectors,” said Mein. 

He cited that many farmers in the state now have shifted from Poppy cultivation to grow large cardamom or other crops as it has yielded and doubled their income generation.

Farming is the main economic backbone of the state and we need to promote our young and energetic educated youths of state to take up farming for their economic sustainability.

Terming the youths as future of state he called upon them to take a cue from such progressive farmers and learn the concept of taking up integrated farming system to generate their income source.

Stressing the integration of farming activities, the DCM said that the farmers should avail the benefits of government schemes like CM Krishi Rin Yojna, CM Swavalamban Yojna to double their output.

He suggested the farmers to get their soil first tested and then invest in required agri and horti activities which would help provide sustainable development.

He said that he would seek advice related to development of Agriculture ad Horticulture sector from various progressive farmers of state which would be incorporated in the next budget.


Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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