Delhi, Jan 18
\nUnion Minister for Agriculture, Farmers\u2019 Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan is currently on a two-day visit to Karnataka. As part of this visit, Shri Chouhan held a review meeting today in Bengaluru with the state\u2019s Agriculture, Rural Development, and Revenue Ministers. <\/p>\n
The meeting focused on Karnataka\u2019s agricultural initiatives, rural development efforts, revenue-related activities, and the implementation of central government schemes. During the discussions, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of collaboration, saying, \u201cWhile some indulge in the politics of blame, we believe in the politics of development and public welfare. India is a federal democracy, and our primary objective is to extend full support to the state government under central schemes, ensuring Karnataka\u2019s development is never hindered.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Union Minister Shri Chouhan urged the Karnataka government to swiftly utilize previously allocated funds and outlined the central government\u2019s ongoing support. He announced the release of an additional \u20b997 crore under the Watershed Scheme, following a request from the state\u2019s Revenue Minister.Acknowledging the Agriculture Minister\u2019s demand for additional funding under the Mechanization Scheme, Shri Chouhan assured that this request had been approved. Moreover, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers\u2019 Welfare will also address staffing requirements under the ATMA Scheme. During the review, ministers submitted several proposals regarding development projects and schemes, which Shri Chouhan pledged to carefully evaluate.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the larger vision, Union Minister said, \u201cUnder Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s guidance, we are committed to building a developed India by 2047. A developed Karnataka is a vital part of this vision. The central government will leave no stone unturned in driving Karnataka\u2019s progress. I urge the state government to utilize funds promptly and submit utilization certificates to ensure continued support from the center.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s commitment to providing every poor family with a permanent home. He shared that after assuming office for the third term, the central government approved the construction of 2,26,175 houses for Karnataka in September, with funds already disbursed. He further announced an increase in this target, with an additional 4,76,556 houses sanctioned, bringing the total target for this financial year to 7,02,731 houses for the state. \u201cUnder the Prime Minister Shri Modi\u2019s leadership, serving the poor is nothing less than a sacred duty. Ensuring every poor family has a permanent home is not just a goal but a mission for us. I have urged the Karnataka government to expedite the construction process so that no family is left without a roof over their heads,\u201d Shri Chouhan stated. The minister concluded by reaffirming the central government\u2019s unwavering commitment to Karnataka\u2019s growth and development, ensuring that no effort is spared in achieving this shared vision of progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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