Vice President underscores the important role of rural economy in the growth of the country
Farmers’ welfare
inextricably linked with economic progress: Vice President
VP describes
agriculture as a ‘Yagna’ and calls for modernizing agriculture
VP praises farmers
for their selfless service during the pandemic
VP presents Rythu
Nestham Awards at a function organized at Swarna Bharat Trust
The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today underlined the important role
of rural economy in the progress of the country and said that it is
inextricably linked with the well-being of the farmers.Praising farmers for
standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other frontline warriors during the pandemic
and ensuring a record food grain production in the country, he said the selfless
service rendered by them is unforgettable.
Presenting awards to farmers, extension officials and journalists for
their contribution to the field of agriculture at a function organised by
Muppavarapu Foundation and Rythu Nestham at Swarna Bharath Trust here, he said
that recognizing and rewarding meritorious people is part of the Indian
culture. It not only spurs the recipients of the awards to do better but also
inspires others.
Describing agriculture as a ‘Yagna’, he lauded the Indian farmers for
trying to adopt modern practices and for their remarkable achievement in
feeding millions of people.
Naidu urged the farming community to bestow special attention on
environmental protection. In this regard, he advised every farmer to accord
importance to tree plantation and conservation of water.
He said that at a time when science and technology are driving the
progress of the world, agriculture cannot lag behind and has to adopt modern
scientific practices. It is not the sole responsibility of the government to
make agriculture profitable. Every stakeholder must come forward to enable the
farmer to reap the benefits of modernization.
The Vice President also urged educated youth to develop an interest in
agriculture and provide technical help to farmers.
He also appealed to the private sector to come forward and invest in
modernizing agriculture. Stressing the need for a wider debate on modernization
of agriculture, he said that scientists, policymakers and media should take the
lead in this matter.
On this occasion, the Vice President also released books relating to
agriculture. Earlier, he went around an exhibition of modern agricultural
implements.
The Vice President lauded Yadlapati Venkateswara Rao for not only
bringing out Rythu Nestham monthly magazine to educate the farmers for the last
17 years, but also for instituting awards.