Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights Rural Development and New Seed Varieties in Telangana
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended a meeting at the Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in Rangareddy, Telangana, on Tuesday. He emphasized that a glorious, prosperous, and rich India is being built under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
Speaking to the media, Chouhan said, “Today I got the opportunity to attend a meeting at the Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. This institute has a very important role in rural development. A glorious, prosperous, and rich India is being built under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and his resolve is to build a developed India by 2047.”
He stressed that the idea of a developed India will only be possible when the villages of the country are developed. Addressing a MoUs signing event at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) in Rangareddy, he said, “Development is incomplete without the development of the villages. Rural development is ours and PM Modi’s priority. On one side, rural development means infrastructural development.”
Chouhan added, “Rural development also means that no one is poor in the village. Everyone should have employment. India cannot be a developed nation without the development of the villages. In this era of urbanisation, 70 per cent of the population still lives in rural areas.”
He also mentioned that the courses at the institute teach rural development management, and the knowledge gained should be used to benefit villages and the nation. An MoU has been signed with the Indian Institute of Public Administration to further these efforts.
Earlier last week, Chouhan, who is also the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, announced that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has developed 109 seed varieties adaptable to changing climates. These varieties, spanning 61 crops, aim to improve nutrition, secure better income for farmers, and create new entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the central government of India. They help make important decisions for the country.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan -: Shivraj Singh Chouhan is a politician in India. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Rural Development -: Rural Development means improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in villages and countryside areas.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India. Its capital city is Hyderabad.
Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj -: This is a place where people learn and research about how to improve villages and local governance in India.
Rangareddy -: Rangareddy is a district in the state of Telangana, India. It is near the city of Hyderabad.
Prime Minister Modi -: Prime Minister Modi is Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the country and makes important decisions for the nation.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research -: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an organization in India that works on improving farming and agriculture through research and education.
Seed Varieties -: Seed varieties are different types of seeds that farmers can plant. New varieties can help crops grow better and be more resistant to things like bad weather.
Climate Change -: Climate change means the change in the Earth’s weather patterns over a long period. It can affect how crops grow and how farmers work.