Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana stated that the state government will also introduce natural farming on Panchayati land. For this purpose, panchayats will be encouraged to promote natural farming on their land. In the first phase, at the beginning of next year, 10 percent of Panchayati land will be leased out for natural farming.
Rana was chairing a meeting in his office regarding “Budget Announcements” and “CM Announcements”. On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Vijayendra Kumar was also present.
The Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister directed the officers to implement the announcements made in the General Budget as soon as possible. He said that natural farming would be undertaken on 800 acres of state government land, and at the same time, natural farming would now also be promoted on Panchayati land. He further said that a separate arrangement would be made in grain markets for the sale of produce obtained through natural farming.
He also directed the officers to expedite the testing of tube-well water, along with soil testing in the fields. He instructed the officers to create awareness among farmers and encourage them to get their tube-well water tested. So far, approximately 3,000 farmers have had their tube-well water tested.
Shyam Singh Rana directed the officers to ensure that all “Budget Announcements” and “CM Announcements” are completed within the stipulated period.
