Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal's review meeting regarding Punjab's new agricultural policy

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Chandigarh: Punjab Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal today held a high-level review meeting regarding the new agricultural policy of the state at Punjab Bhavan here. He discussed all aspects of the new agriculture policy with the team of top officials and experts of the agriculture department. In the meeting, eminent agronomist Dr. Gurdev Singh Khush and Dr. BS Gill specially attended. Dr. Khush to develop rice varieties and Dr. Gill has extensive experience in developing wheat varieties and both scientists are renowned globally.
Speaking to reporters later, Dhaliwal said that the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is working very seriously on the new agriculture policy to make agriculture profitable. He said that after independence, no government has focused on the welfare of farmers, especially on making agriculture a profitable occupation. He said that today on the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh and his companions, they take an oath that no stone will be left unturned to build the Punjab of Bhagat Singh’s dreams. He reiterated his commitment to make the state ‘Rangala Punjab’.
The Agriculture Minister said that such a system will be created in the state that our children will not need to go outside. On this occasion, he also appealed to the common people to send suggestions regarding the new agricultural policy by March 31. He said that any Punjab resident can send their suggestions on WhatsApp number 75080-18998 or phone number 0172-2969340 or email farmercomm@@punjabmail.gov.in. Apart from this, suggestions can also be sent by letter to Punjab State Farmers and Agricultural Workers Commission, Airport Road, Mohali.
He said that the Punjab government stands with the farmers and it is their responsibility to come up with good, solid and meaningful policies for the agriculture of the state. Dhaliwal hoped that the people of Punjab could get a new agricultural policy by the end of June this year. He said that the new agricultural policy is being prepared keeping in mind the geographical situation of Punjab, soil health, availability of crops and water and people’s suggestions will also be given priority in it.
Dhaliwal expressed concern that due to the irresponsible attitude and wrong policies of the previous governments, Punjab’s clean water, clean air and environment and healthy fertile land are now turning into polluted water, poisonous air and non-fertile land. He said that this phenomenon will now be changed with clear policy and intention.
He said that agriculture is not just a business, it is an issue related to life. The Agriculture Minister stressed the need to remove the insecurity in agriculture and said that the state government will move forward with the cooperation of all in the direction of saving agriculture. Keeping Punjab’s crops, water and soil and environment at the center, he said that the state government is making all possible efforts to strengthen the agricultural sector with the help of agricultural experts, agronomists and experienced people.

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