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Union MoS Ram Nath Thakur assures support for agricultural development in Arunachal

Itanagar, Apr 5 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Ram Nath Thakur met Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik at the Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Saturday to discuss strategies for advancing agricultural development in the State.
"The meeting focused on advancing agricultural development in Arunachal Pradesh and addressing key issues related to the implementation and augmentation of central agricultural schemes in the State," a communique from the Raj Bhavan said.
During the meeting, Governor Parnaik underscored the importance of introducing and promoting modern and innovative technologies in the agriculture sector to enhance productivity and improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers in a largely agrarian State.
The Governor also emphasized 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.
He emphasized that a well-supported infrastructure will significantly contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities and improve livelihoods.
The Governor also requested the Union Minister to facilitate stronger market linkages for farmers by implementing the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for perishable agricultural and horticultural produce, and the Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) to develop scientific storage infrastructure. These initiatives, he noted, would be pivotal in reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring fair prices for farmers.
The Governor briefed the Union Minister on the State’s ‘Arun Himveer’ initiative, which supplies locally grown produce to the armed forces stationed in Arunachal Pradesh.

To strengthen this effort, he requested the Union Government's support in establishing a robust cold-chain infrastructure, including cold storage facilities and refrigerated transport vehicles, to preserve perishable items and ensure timely delivery.
The Union Minister appreciated the proactive initiatives taken by the State and assured the Union Government's full cooperation in enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer welfare in Arunachal Pradesh, the communique added.
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