Governor sees need for more focus on farm, rural development

He lays emphasis on the role of agriculture in strengthening the country’s economy and also progress

Emphasising the role of agrarian economy in strengthening the country’s economy and also in its progress, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has called for more focus on further development of agriculture and villages.

Speaking at the second convocation of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University (KSRDPRU) in Gadag on Wednesday, the Governor said that the panchayat raj system is the most ancient system of governance and there is a need for further strengthening and improvising it.

Referring to climate change and global warming, he said that these are signs of impending danger. “As there is a possibility of scarcity of water in the coming years, there is a dire need for effective measures for water conservation and also economical use of water,” he said.

Mr. Gehlot said that the Prime Minister is leading the country in becoming self-reliant and it is the responsibility of all to join hands with the Prime Minister in achieving this. The role of youth in upholding Constitutional values and building a greater and stronger country is crucial and they should understand this and discharge their Constitutional duties first. Only concerted and collective efforts will make the country a world leader, he said.

Lauding the role being played by KSRDPRU in bringing about a change in the quality of rural life, he said that the university is trying to facilitate comprehensive rural development through sustainable development model.

The Governor told the students that completion of their graduation meant the start of new pursuits in life and they should make their education a base to make further achievements in life.

Delivering the convocation address, Chairman of the Sixth State Finance Commissioner of Kerala S.M. Vijayanand elaborated Mahatma Gandhi’s vision on rural development and panchayat raj system.