Bhubaneshwar, April 30 -- Odisha Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, performed 'Akhi Muthi Anukula', the ceremonial act of sowing seeds in the paddy fields, on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday.

Extending heartfelt wishes, in a post on X, the CM Majhi wrote, "The government remains committed to the welfare of agriculture and farmers. May the monsoon rains in the coming Kharif season be favourable for agriculture, and may the state make further progress in the agricultural sector. This is my prayer to Lord Jagannath on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya."

Earlier in the day, the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gates Foundation to scale up farmers' income and promote inclusive agricultural ...