Centre with farmers without any discrimination: Agriculture Minister Chouhan
The Hindu
Agriculture Minister assures no discrimination against farmers in any state during natural disasters, emphasizing unity and support for all.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) said the Centre will not discriminate against farmers from any state, be it from Kerala or Karnataka, if a natural disaster strikes.
Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Chouhan said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government will leave no stone unturned to ensure the welfare of farmers.
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"A farmer is a farmer, be it from Kerala, Karnataka or any other part of the country. We all are children of Mother India and there is no scope for any discrimination against anyone," Mr. Chouhan said in response to a question from Congress member Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Ms. Vadra had sought an update on the implementation of the Vidarbha package, under which Kerala's Wayanad, Palakkad and Kasargod districts were also included, for farmers.
Mr. Chouhan said the Centre had stepped in to purchase red chilli for more than ₹11,000 per quintal when its prices had declined in the wholesale markets.
The Centre had approved a special package for areca nut farmers in Karnataka who had to face losses after the plantations were destroyed due to the outbreak of a disease.
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