President of India launches Bihar Krishi road map 2017-2022
Patna, Nov 9 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind, launched the Bihar Krishi Road Map 2017-2022 in Patna on Thursday.
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar were also present at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said it was a moving and emotional experience for him to come to Bihar for the first time as President of India.
He said he will always remember the regard and affection received from people of all sections and regions of the state during his tenure as the Governor of Bihar.
The President said that the centenary year of the Champaran Satyagraha is being commemorated from April 2017.
As such this was the best time to introduce the new 'Agricultural Road Map' in the interests of farmers.
"Mahatma Gandhi had emphasised through the Satyagraha that farmers are at the centre of Indian life and policy making. And this remains true even today," he said.
The President said that the Government of Bihar had launched the first ‘Agricultural Road Map’ in 2008 after consulting farmers, agricultural scientists and other stakeholders. The 2017 road map is the third.
The road map provides comprehensive and coordinated plans for the development of agriculture.
The President expressed confidence that the third 'Agricultural Road Map' released on Thursday, which, he said, will further energise the agricultural sector's performance in Bihar and empower the farming community.
Earlier in the day, Ram nath Kovind was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Patna Airport upon his first visit to Bihar as the President.
The President also paid floral tributes at the statue of Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Patna.
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