In the midst of tension with Pakistan, government sources said there was no dearth of vegetables or essential commodities in the country. Prices of major products such as legumes and vegetables are strictly monitored. The government ensures that all cities regularly provide vegetables and pulses. The government will start meetings with state food secretaries and key officials from today. Government sources provided this information to ‘Business Today’ TV.
At a meeting with State Food Secretaries, the states will require states to prevent false information on profit, hoarding and food shortage in urban areas. Considering the tension and war threat between India and Pakistan, the government has begun to be prepared in every way. At the difficult time, the general public is constantly in touch with the states that the public has nothing to do with the public.
Big crowd on the availability of food
On the other hand, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh today discussed the availability of food grains in a country where he meets with officials in Delhi. However, the government has already said that the shop of food grains in the country is sufficient and there is no chance of diminishing under any circumstances. On all these subjects, Shivraj Singh held a meeting with officials at Krishi Bhavan on Friday.
In a post written in x, the Minister of Agriculture said that the jawans and farmers on the border are ready in the fields. Our food shops are complete. The bumper has been produced this year and the conditions for the upcoming crops are favorable. The people of the country should be sure of any emergency or need. We are ready, operated and promised for the country’s service.
What did the Minister of Agriculture say?
At the meeting, Union Minister Shivraj Singh provided guidelines on the availability of crop sowing, food grains, fruits and vegetable production and authorities on the government’s not allowing farmers to face any problems in the current situations. He said that our country’s decision was to completely eliminate terrorism. We will not leave the terrorists and have taken stern action to destroy their hideouts and their site.
The Minister of Agriculture, we do not target the citizens, but the manner in which Pakistan is harmful, provides a relevant response. Pakistan eats mouth everywhere. We are proud of our military, their strength and heroism. Shivraj Singh Chauhan said, “We have the responsibility of the agriculture sector.” It is our responsibility to ensure food safety. Wheat, rice and other grains are available adequately available. The bumper has been produced and purchases from farmers are ongoing. Yesterday, we have also set up a framework for agriculture by discussing in detail at the Karib conference.
Food production
- 3474.42 lakh metric tonnes in today’s situation
- Rice- 1464.02 lakh metric tonnes.
- Wheat -1154 lakh metric tons (approximately, and more likely to grow).
- Pulses- 250.97 lakh metric tonnes.
- Oil seed -428.98 lakh metric tonnes.
- Horticulture crops -3621 lakh metric tonnes.
The production of main vegetables
- Potatoes: 595 million metric tons.
- Onion: 288 lakh metric tons.
- Tomatoes: 215 million metric tons.
(With the input of Chetan Bhutani and Push Mishra)
