Farmers and cattle-breeders are important part of economy: CM Gehlot

Feb 12, 2020

Jaipur (Rajasthan), February 12 (ANI): Addressing a meeting with delegation of farmers, cattle-breeders, dairy union and representatives of tribal area during a pre-budget dialogue at the State Secretariat in Jaipur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the communities are important part of the state's economy and the GDP. As the state government upholds the commitment towards prosperity and progress of the farmers, the upcoming budget would focus on their aspirations and expectations. Suggestions from the farming communities would be of great value for the government while preparing the budget proposals for the next financial year, CM added. Rajasthan CM also underlined that, "Steps are being taken to make sure that the farmers get fair price of their crop produces, proper quality seeds and fertilizers on time and adopt new techniques and innovations of progressive farming." During the meeting, the farmers' representatives also thanked the state government headed by CM Gehlot for crop loan waiver scheme, transparent and judicious process of crop loan distribution, procurement on minimum support price and timely payment to the farmers.