What's Happening?
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has called on farmers to adopt agricultural diversification, emphasizing the production of coarse grains and other activities like medicinal plant cultivation, beekeeping, and mushroom production. Speaking at the Rabi Agriculture Fair organized by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Saini launched the 'Har Ghar Chhaon -- Har Ghar Phal' scheme, distributing 55,000 fruit saplings across 110 villages. He also inaugurated new facilities at the university and distributed financial support to cattle rearers and women entrepreneurs.
Why It's Important?
The push for agricultural diversification in Haryana aims to enhance the profitability and sustainability of farming practices. By encouraging farmers to explore diverse agricultural activities, the government seeks to increase farmers' income and reduce dependency on traditional crops. This initiative could lead to improved economic stability for rural communities and contribute to the overall development of the agricultural sector in the region.
