India, Dec. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during his visit to Maharashtra, interacted with farmers after visiting the Krishi Vikas Kendra at Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar. On the last day of the year, the Union Minister held discussions with farmers on issues related to agriculture and allied activities and stated that the central government is working with full commitment towards farmers' welfare. During the interaction, Shri Chouhan also distributed benefits to beneficiaries under various government schemes.
The Union Minister said that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and farmers are its lifeline. He...