Bhubaneswar, May 19: The Eastern Regional Agriculture Conference held in Bhubaneswar brought together Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Agriculture Ministers from eastern states, agricultural scientists, policymakers, and sector representatives to discuss strategies for strengthening agricultural growth and productivity across eastern India.
ସମ୍ମେଳନରେ ଆମ ଚାଷୀମାନଙ୍କ ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ ଉଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ ‘ସମୃଦ୍ଧ କୃଷକ ଯୋଜନା’, ‘ସିଏମ କିଷାନ’ ଏବଂ ଶୀତଳ ଭଣ୍ଡାର ସ୍ଥାପନ ଭଳି ରାଜ୍ୟର ଅନେକ କ୍ରାନ୍ତିକାରୀ ପ୍ରୟାସକୁ ସଭିଏଁ ପ୍ରଶଂସା କରିଛନ୍ତି । କୃଷି କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ପରସ୍ପରର ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ପ୍ରଣାଳୀ (Best Practices) ର ଆଦାନପ୍ରଦାନ ଏବଂ ଏହି ମଞ୍ଚରୁ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ହେବାକୁ ଥିବା ନୀତିଗତ… pic.twitter.com/OHZ2gc52K2
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The conference served as an important platform for exchanging best practices, discussing innovative farming models, and preparing a policy roadmap aimed at making states more self-reliant while advancing the broader vision of “Purvodaya” through agricultural development.
During the discussions, several initiatives undertaken by the Odisha Government for farmer welfare and agricultural development received appreciation from participants. These included the Samruddha Krushak Yojana, CM Kisan Scheme, and the expansion of cold storage infrastructure to support farmers and improve post-harvest management.
The conference also highlighted Odisha’s ongoing efforts to build a climate-resilient agricultural ecosystem through initiatives such as the Mission for Atmanirbharta on Pulses, National Food Oil Mission, and Shree Anna Abhiyan focused on promoting millets and sustainable farming practices.
Key Objectives of the Conference:
- Enhancing agricultural productivity in eastern India
- Promoting climate-resilient and sustainable farming practices
- Encouraging exchange of successful agricultural models and best practices
- Strengthening food security and farmer income
- Expanding value addition, storage, and market connectivity
- Supporting self-reliance and regional agricultural development under the “Purvodaya” vision
The conference emphasized the importance of collaboration among states, policymakers, and agricultural experts to create a stronger and more resilient agricultural sector capable of addressing future challenges related to climate change, food demand, and rural livelihoods.
Participants also stressed the need for innovation-driven agriculture, improved infrastructure, and farmer-centric policies to ensure long-term rural prosperity and sustainable economic growth across the eastern region.