Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to Organize National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is organizing a one-day National Conference focused on the Rabi campaign, scheduled for tomorrow, October 19, 2024. The event will take place at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, under the esteemed chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Ram Nath Thakur, will also be present.

This important conference will bring together officials from various ministries, states, union territories, and organizations to discuss key initiatives and strategies for the upcoming Rabi season. Notable speakers will include the Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR), Secretary (Fertilizer), and Secretary (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), who will provide valuable insights during the event.

Conference Sessions:

1. NFSM – Focus on Oilseeds and Pulses  
2. Focus on Clean Plant Programme  
3. NPSS & IPMS  
4. Digital Agriculture  
5. Seeds – Focus on SAATHI Portal and Seeds Disbursement  

Following these sessions, there will be an interactive discussion with Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and MoS Shri Ram Nath Thakur, addressing specific issues pertinent to their respective states. The conference aims to foster collaboration and innovation in agricultural practices, ensuring a successful Rabi campaign for all stakeholders involved.

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