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ITANAGAR: Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur on Saturday called on Arunachal governor KT Parnaik at Raj Bhavan here.
During the meeting, the Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare discussed advancing agricultural development in the state and addressing key issues related to the implementation and augmentation of central agricultural schemes in the state, a Raj Bhavan communiqué said.
Parnaik emphasized the importance of introducing and promoting modern and innovative technologies in the agricultural sector to enhance productivity and improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers in Arunachal Pradesh, a state predominantly reliant on agriculture.
He also stressed the urgent need to revive defunct government farms and enhance agricultural infrastructure to meet the growing demand for strengthening agriculture and related sectors, particularly horticulture and animal husbandry.
A well-supported infrastructure will significantly contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities and improve livelihoods, he said.
Seeking stronger market linkages for farmers, the governor underlined the importance of implementing the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for perishable agricultural and horticultural produce, as well as the Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) to develop scientific storage infrastructure.
“These initiatives would be pivotal in reducing post-harvest losses and ensure fair prices for farmers,” he said. The governor also briefed Thakur on the state’s initiative ‘Arun Himveer’, which supplies locally grown vegetables and produce to the armed forces stationed in Arunachal Pradesh.
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