Union MoS for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur reviewed the progress of Central Government schemes, assessed agricultural development and directed district officials to accelerate project implementation in Gomati district during his visit to Tripura on Wednesday, November 4.
At A Glance
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Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur reviewed the implementation of Central Government schemes in Gomati district during a meeting at Udaipur Circuit House.
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He inspected agricultural activities in Hadra, including the cultivation of improved paddy varieties such as Kali Khasa, and interacted with farmers.
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He directed departments to submit detailed project progress reports within 15 days and address farmers’ concerns over land, irrigation and quality seeds.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur on Wednesday reviewed the implementation of various Central Government schemes in Gomati district and called for stronger coordination among departments to accelerate development activities.
During a review meeting under the ‘Purvottar Sampark Setu’ programme at Udaipur Circuit House, the Union Minister assessed the progress of ongoing projects and examined their implementation at the grassroots level. He directed the concerned departments to submit detailed reports on the status of various development works within 15 days.
The Minister also visited the Chhataraiya Gram Panchayat area, where he participated in the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ programme. He planted saplings to inaugurate the initiative and visited agricultural demonstration stalls showcasing different farming activities.
He subsequently toured agricultural fields and interacted with farmers to understand farming practices and related developments in the area.
Thakur inspects improved paddy cultivation in Hadra
During his field visit, Thakur inspected the cultivation of improved paddy varieties in the plains of Hadra. The varieties included Kali Khasa, which farmers cultivate in the agricultural fields of the area.
His interaction with farmers and visits to demonstration stalls formed part of the programme’s agricultural outreach activities.
The field visit also provided an opportunity to assess agricultural practices and understand issues affecting farmers at the local level.
Departments asked to submit reports within 15 days
At the review meeting, Thakur stressed the need for coordinated efforts among all departments to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He urged officials to accord equal importance to their respective responsibilities and maintain a strong commitment to development objectives. He also emphasised that departments must complete ongoing development projects within their stipulated deadlines.
To strengthen monitoring, the Minister directed the concerned departments to prepare comprehensive reports detailing project progress and the actual implementation status on the ground. He set a deadline of 15 days for submitting these reports.
The review focused on the implementation of Central Government schemes and the changes they had brought to the socio-economic conditions of Gomati district over the past 10 to 12 years.
Thakur sought detailed information from officials on developments across different sectors. Agriculture received particular attention, with discussions covering crop production, the number of farmers benefiting from government schemes, the expansion of natural farming and farmers’ registration on relevant government portals.
Agriculture Department asked to address farmers’ concerns
The Union Minister specifically directed the Agriculture Department to identify and address the problems farmers face in their day-to-day activities.
He highlighted issues concerning land, irrigation facilities and the availability of quality seeds. He asked the department to take prompt initiatives to resolve these concerns and ensure that farmers receive the necessary support.
The review also examined the reach of government agricultural schemes and the extent to which farmers in the district benefit from these initiatives.
Thakur’s emphasis on natural farming and farmer registration reflected the importance he attached to agricultural development and the effective implementation of government programmes.
Social welfare, rural housing and infrastructure reviewed
Apart from agriculture, the Minister reviewed several programmes under the Social Welfare Department.
The assessment covered infrastructure facilities at Anganwadi centres, the availability of nutritious food and the maintenance of hygienic surroundings. These aspects formed part of the review of welfare services at the grassroots level.
He also examined the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Schemes under the Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Tribal Welfare and Rural Development departments also featured in the review meeting.
The discussions covered the progress of these programmes and their implementation across Gomati district.
Milk production gap discussed
The gap between milk demand and production in Gomati district emerged as another important issue during the meeting.
The Minister reviewed the situation and discussed the possibilities of increasing milk production to address the existing gap.
The discussion brought the Animal Husbandry sector into focus, particularly the need to explore opportunities for strengthening local milk production.
Speaker, MLAs and senior officials attend meeting
Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Ram Pada Jamatia attended the review meeting along with MLAs Sanjay Manik Tripura and Jitendra Majumder.
Gomati Zilla Parishad Chairperson Debal Debroy and senior officials of the district administration were also present.
The meeting covered agriculture, rural development, social welfare, infrastructure and allied sectors, with the Union Minister calling for timely implementation and closer monitoring of development schemes across Gomati district.
