Shivraj Singh Chouhan today announces new initiatives to the farmers of Bihar. Farmer friendly decisions were taken in the high level meeting of Agriculture Minister of Bihar Shri Mangal Pandey with Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
In the meeting, held under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Chouhan, the decision to open APEDA office in Krishi Bhawan, Bihar to increase the export of agricultural products of Bihar and for the convenience of the farmers was agreed upon by the CMD of APEDA. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that every possible measure is being taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the upliftment of farmers in Bihar. Under this, he also directed the Union Agriculture Ministry to provide support for hybrid-advanced seeds. Also, on Bihar's demand for more allocation in National Agriculture Development Scheme, immediate directions were given to the concerned officials, and the second installment of this scheme was released for Bihar.
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