The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE/ICAR) is organizing two- days Chintan Shivir on 7th-8th July 2023 at NASC Complex, Pusa.
The programme will be graced by Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar along with Ministers of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Kailash Choudhary and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje. The objective of the programme is to have discussion on identified thematic areas viz. Climate Resilient Agriculture, Leveraging Private Sector in Agriculture, Use of Digital Technology in Agriculture, Enhancing Export of Agricultural Products, Ease of doing Farming Business, Strengthening Extension System and Integrated Nutrient Management for soil health.
Two days Chintan Shivir provides a unique opportunity for free flow of innovative ideas breaking the barrier of hierarchy and giving out of box innovative ideas for welfare of farmers and for taking agriculture to the next level.
This Shivir is first of its kind effort intended to have focused discussion on identified themes with participation of Ministry officials and Experts from both public and private sector. Themes will be deliberated upon by concerned Divisional Heads of DA&FW, ADGs, & DDGs of ICAR and private sector experts in the respective field.
This Shivir is being organized not to only brainstorm on the progress made in agriculture but also plan for future requirements, maximize exports and modernize the Indian agriculture in the coming days. The farmer is our central focus for which policy support will be provided by Central Government to assure farmers supply of quality seed, critical inputs and facilitate adoption of innovative technologies for higher area coverage, increased production and productivity for making Indian agriculture sustainable.