Dimapur: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur on Thursday said Nagaland continues to witness progress through various initiatives of the Central Government.
He emphasized that the Prime Minister is particularly concerned about the welfare of farmers and is keen to ensure that they fully benefit from government schemes.
Thakur was addressing an official programme at Longleng with all heads of departments and civil society organisations.
He urged the agriculture and allied departments to seek details regarding the total area under cultivation in the State, including the number of hectares being farmed and the number of farmers involved.
The minister also enquired about the functioning of the Soil Testing Laboratory in Nagaland and whether it is effectively benefiting the farming community.
Highlighting that the Central Government stands ready to assist, Thakur urged the farmers to avail themselves of all government schemes. He also called upon the State Government to give focused attention to agricultural development and the challenges faced by farmers.
He stressed the importance of proper implementation of government schemes and urged officials to ensure that the benefits reach the grassroots level. He further emphasized the need to review how effectively Central Government schemes are being implemented in Nagaland.
Speaking on the occasion, Longleng DC W. Manpai Phom expressed his gratitude to the minister. He also briefly highlighted the comprehensive detailed report of the district through a PowerPoint presentation.