Agriculture Ministry Observes “Sankalp Se Sidhi”

New Delhi: In an effort to popularize NDA government’s schemes and programmes, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) has asked its departments and institutes to conduct “Sankalp Se Sidhi” programmes.

All 578 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), 29 ICAR institutes/SAUs and 53 ATMAs have been asked to commemorate the 75^th Anniversary of Quit India Movement on this occasion. The programme will continue from 19 to 30 August 2017.

All 18 states including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andman & Nicobar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatishgarh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Maharashtra and Gujarat have organized the program at 32 sites.

The programs include Kisan Film having message of PM Narendra Modi to multiply farmers’ income by year 2022, followed by pledge for Sankalp Se Sidhi, instructions by agriculture experts and address of the chief guest. The farmers were also being demonstrated various ventures in the KVKs and institutes to familiarize them with the updated technologies.

A film on patriotism was also being screened on this occasion to motivate the participants. Apart from ministers and other dignitaries, a large number of farmers, extension workers, social activists and various organizations may also take part in these programs.

The New India Manthan program will also be taken up by the KVKs/ICAR institutes/SAUs/ATMA during this period..