According to Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo, Odisha is poised to take the lead in sustainable and inclusive agricultural reforms with the goal of creating a resilient agricultural future where all farmers may prosper
Deo, who oversees the agriculture portfolio, emphasized the State’s dedication to equitable agricultural growth in his remarks at a Policy Roundtable on “Advancing Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Odisha” on Friday. According to him, market connections are crucial to small-holder farmers’ empowerment. The Deputy Chief Minister stated, “We are making sure that farmers have improved access to fair markets through Farmer Producer Organizations, allowing them to secure fair prices and improve their livelihoods.”
According to Singh Deo, “We are attempting to proceed with the opinions and viewpoints of the subject matter experts. All of the State’s agricultural demands will be met by us. We have concluded that the State needs a new agri-cultural policy, and I have asked the Principal Secretary to consult with all relevant departments, including Water Resources, Labor, and Fishing and Animal Husbandry. We are going to develop a comprehensive agricultural policy.”
Singh Deo participated in the Policy Roundtable organized by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to discuss ways to advance Inclusive Agricultural Transformation (IAT) in Odisha with other academics and thought leaders. “We want to work together to build a resilient and inclusive future for our agriculture industry,” he stated.
He presided over a high-level conference to finalize Krushi Odisha 2025 preparations earlier on December 19 at Lok Seva Bhavan. “The goal of this historic occasion is to transform the agricultural landscape of Odisha. The significance of using Statewide registration camps to integrate farmers into the Agristack database was brought up in discussions. He also examined the proposed budget for the Agriculture department, emphasizing strategic measures to support the growth of agriculture and the empowerment of Odisha’s farmers.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment’s Principal Secretary, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, emphasized the industry’s emphasis on inclusivity and innovation. He emphasized the necessity of scaling effective tactics to guarantee farmers’ real gains and establish Odisha as a leader in sustainable farming methods. The agriculture industry in Odisha is a leader in sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. We are expanding these achievements and making sure that our common goal benefits all farmers. “By working together, we can transform Odisha into a model state for inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth,” Padhee stated.
