Raisen, 30 November (IANS). Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday reviewed the development works and discussed the existing schemes in Raisen, Vidisha, his parliamentary constituency. He said that there is scope for improvement in some schemes.
During the review meeting, the Union Minister said that it is our resolve to make Raisen district prosperous, developed and an ideal district from the point of view of development and public welfare. To fulfill this, today we have discussed with public representatives and district officials.
He said that proper implementation of the schemes is necessary. Central schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Livelihood Mission, Urban Housing, agriculture related schemes and Jal Jeevan Mission were reviewed. Apart from these, Soil Health Card and Ayushman Bharat Scheme were also discussed.
Shivraj Singh Chauhan expressed satisfaction over the implementation of some schemes and said that there are some schemes in which there is scope for improvement. Instructions have been given to the officials in this regard and the meeting will be held again after a certain time limit.
The Union Minister said, “Our resolve is to create a poverty-free village. Poverty-free village means every family should be employed. We will implement the schemes ideally in every village.”
Discussing the support price of paddy and soybean, Union Agriculture Minister Chauhan said, “There has been a discussion regarding purchasing paddy and soybean at the minimum support price. The moisture limit of soybean has been increased from 12 percent to 15 percent, so that No farmer should be left with soybeans. We are purchasing them at the minimum support price.”
–IANS
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