Statewide Gujarat Rabi Krish Mahotsav-2015 ends, govt shares figures

Gandhinagar

Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, accompanied by her ministerial colleagues, office-bearers, members of parliament and chairmen of statutory boards and corporations reached out to 3.41-lakh farmers virtually at their doorsteps during the statewide Rabi Krishi Mahotsav-2015 at 236 taluka places in Gujarat from December 31, 2015 to January 4, 2016.

Giving details of the Mahotsav, the Gujarat Government spokespersons Health Minister Nitin Patel and Health Minister Saurabh Patel said the Chief Minister inaugurated the series of farm-cum-veterinary fairs at Vekariya near Bhuj in Kutch district, besides attending one fair in the tribal district of Devgadhbaria.

The Ministers said the objective of the Mahotasav is to acquaint the sons of the soil about the latest scientific and technological development in agriculture and horticulture for rabi crops and in animal husbandry for dairy and related activities, for increasing production and productivity in their layman’s language.

The scientists demonstrated the techniques with the help of inputs like seeds, fertilizers, insecticides and over 1,078 listed implements at 25 stalls, even as progressive farmers shared their experiences. Over 1.22-lakh informative booklets were distributed free to the farmers.

Assistance in various forms worth Rs.66.67-crore was distributed to 23,108 beneficiaries at the fairs. Over 1.85-lakh cattle heads of 13,831 cattle owners were also treated during 157 veterinary camps organized during the Mahaotsav.

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