Patna, Dec. 25 -- Bihar Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav on Thursday said that the state has emerged as a leading producer of fruits and vegetables and has gained global recognition through agricultural products such as makhana (fox nut) and litchi.
Addressing the inaugural session of the state-level seminar titled "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan - Innovation for Farmers", the minister said here that agriculture remains the backbone of Bihar's economy and farmer welfare is on the top of the government's agenda.
Recalling former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's belief that the nation can prosper only when farmers prosper, he said that the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan', given by Lal Bahadur Shastri, was later expa...