Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Gwalior Agricultural University - Agricultural Advancements
• Vice President's Address on Agricultural Development
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the students and faculty at Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Agricultural University, Gwalior, emphasizing that the path to a developed India starts with the farmer's fields. He urged agricultural institutions and students to contribute to farmers' welfare and transformation, suggesting that farmers should evolve into agricultural entrepreneurs.
• Launch of Dairy Technology Diploma and Modern Cow Shelter
During the event, the Vice President highlighted the launch of a diploma in Dairy Technology at the university and also spoke about the establishment of the state's first modern cow shelter.
• Agricultural Progress and Policies Under PM Modi's Leadership
Dhankhar praised the government's initiatives, particularly PM Modi's efforts to implement positive policies for the welfare of farmers, including the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which directly transfers money to farmers' accounts.
• Importance of Post-Harvest Management and Storage
Vice President Dhankhar also stressed the importance of promoting post-harvest management and storage facilities, such as warehouses and cold storage, to ensure that farmers don't have to sell their produce immediately after harvest.
• Acknowledgement of Contributions by Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia and Dattopant Thengdi
He paid tribute to Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia and social worker Dattopant Thengdi, whose legacies of nationalism and societal welfare continue to inspire the university and its students.
• Chief Minister's Remarks on Agricultural Expansion
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized that the development of agriculture and livestock in Madhya Pradesh would significantly impact the state's economy. The government aims to expand the agricultural area to 1 crore hectares and prioritize irrigation infrastructure to support this growth.
• Focus on Animal Husbandry and Livestock Growth
Dr. Yadav highlighted the state's initiatives to encourage animal husbandry, including subsidies for cattle rearing and the provision of land for cow shelters.
• Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's Address
Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke about the revolutionary work being done in the agriculture sector under PM Modi's leadership, focusing on irrigation and river linking projects, including the Ken-Betwa and Parvati-Kali Sindh Chambal projects.
• Inauguration of Natural Farming Unit and Model Cow Shelter
At the event, Vice President Dhankhar inaugurated the "Natural Farming Unit and Model Cow Shelter" at the university, attended by Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, and Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The inauguration also included a visit to an exhibition of cow products and a tree planting ceremony under the "Plant a Tree for Mother" initiative.