Deoghar:Union Minister of State (MoS) for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, SP Baghel, visited Jharkhand’s Deoghar on Monday and highlighted the central government’s efforts to support farmers in the state.
The minister stated that the government is encouraging farmers to adopt animal welfare, duck farming, fish farming, goat rearing, and poultry farming to complement traditional agriculture in the state. “This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission to double farmers’ income,” he said. Emphasising on advanced animal husbandry, the MoS stated, “Traditional farming alone has not been sufficient to generate substantial income for farmers.”
SP Baghel acknowledged the challenges farmers face, including floods, hailstorms, droughts, and excessive rainfall, which often lead to crop failure and income loss. He urged Jharkhand farmers to diversify their income by adopting practices like fish farming, poultry rearing, and duck farming, ensuring better financial stability.
Highlighting water conservation, the minister recommended the use of drip irrigation over traditional irrigation methods. He also encouraged cultivating coarse grains, flowers, organic produce, and medicinal plants, stating, “The central government is actively working to promote advanced farming techniques and livestock practices across all states.”