BI News, Patna: President Smt. Draupadi Murmu launched the fourth Agriculture Road Map of Bihar (2023-2028) in Patna today. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that agriculture is an important part of the folk culture of Bihar and is the basic foundation of Bihar’s economy. Agriculture and allied sectors not only provide employment to almost half of the state’s workforce but also contribute significantly to the state’s GDP, hence all-round development of the agriculture sector is very important.
She was happy to know that the Bihar government has been implementing the agriculture road map since 2008. She said that as a result of the implementation of the last three agricultural road maps, the productivity of paddy, wheat and maize in the state has almost doubled. Bihar has also become far ahead of other states in the production of mushroom, honey, makhana and fish. She said that the launch of the fourth agricultural road map is an important step that will help in taking this effort forward.
The President said that it is believed that the farmers of Bihar are far ahead in adopting new technologies and new experiments in farming. This is why a Nobel Prize-winning economist called the farmers of Nalanda “greater than scientists.” She was happy to note that despite adopting modern farming methods, farmers of Bihar have preserved traditional methods of agriculture and varieties of grains. She described it as a good example of harmony of tradition with modernity.
The President urged the farmers of Bihar to take advantage of the increasing demand for organic products. She said that organic farming is not only helpful in reducing the cost of agriculture and protecting the environment, but it is also capable of increasing the income of farmers and providing nutritious food to the people. She was happy to learn that the Bihar government has created an organic corridor in the districts along the banks of Ganga to promote organic farming.
The President said that global warming and climate change are a threat to the existence of all humanity, but they impact the poor the most. She said that Bihar has received very less rainfall in recent years. She said that Bihar is considered a water-rich state and rivers and ponds are the identity of this state.To maintain this identity, it is very important to pay attention to water conservation.
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She said that climate-friendly agriculture can play an important role in meeting the challenge of climate change. By bringing about changes in the current farming system, biodiversity can be promoted, exploitation of water resources can be reduced, soil fertility can be conserved and above all, balanced food can be delivered to the plates of the people.
The President was very happy to know that ethanol is being produced from maize, the main crop of Bihar. She said that this is an important step towards reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and energy security and environmental protection. The President said that Bihar has a very important contribution in fulfilling the dream of a developed India, but to turn this dream into reality, we have to rise above the narrow mindset. There is no option other than overall development to make Bihar a developed state.
Policy makers and the people of Bihar will have to decide and implement a road map for the progress of the state. She said that it is a matter of satisfaction that the agriculture road map is being implemented in Bihar, but he will be more happy when Bihar continues to move forward on the path of progress by making a road map on every parameter of development – be it the field of health. Be it the field of education, per capita income or happiness index.
