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Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said that though several rounds of discussions with the farmers were held, more efforts have to be made from both sides to reach a consensus.
He further affirmed the central government’s commitment to working for the interest of farmers. “I would like to say that meaningful talks have been held in the several rounds of discussions with farmers. But more hard work will have to be put in by both sides for agreement over a few issues. Government of India is committed to working for the interest of farmers and it is doing that,” Munda said.
“We have told them we will find a solution through discussions because issues are resolved only through dialogues. We should find a solution together so that it is beneficial for everyone. I am hopeful that together we will find a solution,” he added.
Munda is among the team of union ministers holding talks with the farmer union leaders, including Food and Civil Supplies Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State Nityanand Rai.
The Union Minister highlighted the graph of grain production under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also emphasised the achievements in the horticulture sector.
“Today, Rs 2 lakh 80 thousand crores are being transferred directly into the accounts of farmers through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer in Agriculture Mechanisation), keeping in view of the farmer’s need,” the Agriculture minister said.
“If you look at the figures of many years, under the leadership of Narendra Bhai Modi ji, our grain production is 333 million tonnes more in this posture than before, in the same way, our vegetable cultivation is very good in the horticulture sector, that is, in all the sectors,” he added.
The Union Minister also outlined the progress made in allied sectors related to agriculture in the country.
