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On the fourth day of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with the farmers today in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. In Dabhthuwa village of Meerut, the Union Agriculture Minister spoke to the farmers, followed by an informal conversation on a cot in Jangethi Village.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, Shri Chouhan stated that he, along with agricultural scientists as a team, had undertaken the visit to engage in direct dialogue with the farmers. The aim of holding dialogues in village assemblies (chaupals) is to promote advanced farming practices.

The Minister highlighted the need to intensify efforts to increase production, reduce costs, ensure fair prices for produce, and prevent losses. These, he said, are the core objectives of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'.

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