Farmers’ delegation from Tamil Nadu Meet CM Sai
Raipur, March 12
A delegation from the Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association met Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai at his office in the Legislative Assembly today. During the meeting, the Tamil Nadu farmers welcomed the Chief Minister by draping him with a traditional garland made of rice and betel leaves. They also presented gifts in the form of red bananas (known as ‘Red Banana’), mango, coconut plants, and jackfruit, in line with their traditions.
Chief Minister Shri Sai expressed his gratitude for this warm welcome. On this occasion, the Secretary of the Culture Department, Shri Anbalagan P, was also present.
Tamil Nadu Farmers Praise Chhattisgarh Government’s Policy
During the meeting, the farmers from Tamil Nadu appreciated the Chhattisgarh Government’s policy of offering the highest paddy prices in the country. They said that the paddy procurement policy at the rate of ₹3100 per quintal is exemplary for the farmers. They described this initiative as a historic step towards the economic empowerment of farmers, stating that when farmers get a fair price for their produce, they are not only motivated to produce more but can also view farming as a sustainable livelihood.
The General Secretary of the Association, Shri Swamimalai Sundar Vimalnathan, praised the Chief Minister’s policy, saying that a fair support price reassures farmers that their hard work will be justly rewarded. When the price matches the production costs, farmers can cultivate fearlessly and improve their livelihoods. This step by Chhattisgarh could set a benchmark for the entire nation.
Chief Minister’s Commitment to Farmers’ Welfare
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, while interacting with the farmers, emphasized that the Chhattisgarh Government is committed to ensuring that farmers benefit fully from their hard work. He said, “Our government is committed to the welfare of farmers. Providing the highest support price for paddy and timely payments are our priorities. We will ensure that farmers not only become self-reliant but also prosperous.”
The Chief Minister also mentioned that the policies implemented by the Chhattisgarh Government are taking paddy production in the state to new heights. Thanks to farmer-friendly policies, paddy production in the state has reached approximately 1.5 lakh metric tons, marking a significant achievement in the state’s agricultural sector.
Chhattisgarh’s Agricultural Policy Receives National Recognition
The Tamil Nadu farmers also praised the national recognition of Chhattisgarh’s agricultural policies. They said that when the government implements solid policies for the benefit of farmers, it has a direct impact on their income, standard of living, and prosperity. This meeting became a symbol of mutual goodwill and agricultural cooperation between the two states. It is clear that the farmer-centric policies of the Chhattisgarh Government are becoming exemplary not only in the state but across the country.
On this occasion, along with General Secretary Shri Swamimalai Sundar Vimalnathan, other farmer leaders such as Shri Cheran, Shri Kalia Perumal, Shri Sameenathan, Shri Senguttuvan, Shri Sugumaran, Shri Balaji, Shri Sitaraman, Shri Sabri Nathan, and Shri G. Balaji were present.