Hyderabad, June 9 (UNI) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in a direct interaction programme with farmers at Mangalapalli in Rangareddy Rural district as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.



Addressing the gathering, the Minister underscored the importance of agricultural self-sufficiency in realising the dream of a developed India.



“For the dream of a developed India to come true, there must be developed work—meaning self-sufficiency in agriculture,” he said.



Highlighting the record-level food grain production this year, he credited the resilience and hard work of Indian farmers and emphasided that Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan was launched with a vision to ensure long-term sustainability and prosperity in farming.



Chouhan stressed that agriculture cannot be managed solely from offices and research institutes. “Our government reaches wherever agriculture happens—wherever farmers innovate and cultivate. We aim to solve problems by connecting directly with farmers at the field level,” he added.



He affirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting farmers not only in cultivation but also in marketing their produce. “Agriculture is not just about vegetables and grains, but also includes avenues like beekeeping which can enhance farmers’ incomes,” he said.



During the event, the Telangana Farmers’ Union, on behalf of the BJP Kisan Morcha, presented a symbolic plough to the Minister as a mark of respect.



He was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagiratha Choudhary, who was also warmly welcomed by the Kisan Morcha.



Prominent attendees included BJP State General Secretary Gujjula Premender Reddy, BJP Kisan Morcha State President Kondapalli Sridhar Reddy, Kisan Morcha National Executive Member Goli Madhusudhan Reddy, Papayya Goud, State General Secretaries Padamati Jaganmohan Reddy and Maripalli Anjaiah Yadav, BJP Rangareddy District President Raj Bhupal Goud, and Kisan Morcha District President Ravinder Reddy, among others.



Various stalls showcasing agricultural innovations and schemes were set up as part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan programme held in Ibrahimpatnam, drawing interest from participating farmers and officials alike.

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