Govt committed to solve problems of farmers: Ramanatha Rai

Govt committed to solve problems of farmers: Ramanatha Rai

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Aug 12, 2013: DK District in-charge Minister and State Minister for Forest and Ecology B Ramanatha Rai inaugurated a workshop on rejuvenation of cashew crops and agriculture, organized here on August 12, Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Rai said  the government was  doing its level best to extend all possible aid to farmers and growers who are suffering from crop loss due to  diseases. He also pointed out to the fact that farmers were opting for commercial crops which are affected due to  diseases.

 

 

 

 

ZP CEO Tulasi Maddineni who also spoke, said funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  will be utilized for revival of  jasmine, arecanut and coconut cultivations during 2013-14. The ZP CEO also strongly advocated inter-cropping techniques.

Mangalore South MLA JR Lobo and  Horticulture Department Deputy Director Yogish HR,  also spoke on the occasion.

A handbook brought out by Horti Clinic was released by Rithesh Shetty, Vice President of Zilla Panchayat. Jayashri, President of ZP Standing Committee on Agriculture released handbooks on cashew rejuvenation programme and  programmes of Horticultural Department.