Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with farmers in Maharashtra on the last day of the year and will have a direct dialogue with villagers on the first day of the new year.

India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

New Delhi - During his visit to Maharashtra, Union Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the Krishi Vikas Kendra in Baleshwar, Ahilyanagar, and interacted with farmers. Speaking with farmers on farm-related issues on the last day of the year, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the central government is committed to farmer welfare. The Union Minister also distributed benefits to beneficiaries.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, and farmers are its lifeblood. The government is continuously taking concrete steps to increase farmers' income, make farming a profitable busines...