Modi to launch month-long annual Krushi Mahotsav

Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch statewide annual Krushi Mahotsav at north Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district’s Akodara village. on auspicious Akshay Trutiya (Akha Treej) day – Friday, 6 May 2011.

Gujarat government spokerperson ministers Shri Jaynarayan Vyas and Saurabh Patel said the Chief Minister will attend Krushi Mahotsav function at Valsad on 12 May and at Godhra on 20 May. While Valsad function will represent entire south Gujarat area, the function at Godhra will cover whole central Gujarat area.

The ministers further stated that as many as 225 Krushi rath would travel in 225 talukas of the state on ‘Apno Taluko Vibrant Taluko’ theme during month-long Krushi Mahotsav.

Narendra Modi government initiative ‘Krushi Mahotsav’ is organized every year just before beginning of monsoon sowing season in Gujarat to spread awareness about application of scientific approach in agriculture.

“Those farmers who have excelled in their field will address other farmers. Agricultural scientists, experts will also guide the farmers. Various government department will distribute kits to poor farmers. Five video CDs about important crops, will be given to each village. Cattle vaccination, high tech agriculture seminars, exhibitions will also be held during entire month. Quality products will be encouraged and sold in subsidized prices in villages,” the ministers said.