Bihar
Rabi Workshop and Agricultural Advisory Dialogue
- 03 Oct 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in the Rabi Workshop and Agricultural Advisory Dialogue held in Patna, emphasising the importance of strengthening agricultural productivity and farmer welfare.
Key Points
- The Minister highlighted that “Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, and farmers are its soul.”
- He underlined Bihar’s immense potential in the cultivation of pulses and maize, encouraging farmers and advisors to leverage this strength.
- Referring to the Pulses Mission, he stated that India is moving toward self-reliance in pulse production, with agricultural advisors playing a key role in achieving this goal.
- He also acknowledged the recent hike in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) approved by the Union Cabinet, which aims to ensure better returns for farmers.
- The event focused on preparing strategies for the Rabi season, which involves crops sown in October and harvested during April–May.
- Major Rabi crops include wheat, gram, peas, and barley, which require a warm climate for germination and a cold climate for growth.
