category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Jai Prakash Dalal held a meeting with the Vice- President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence in New Delhi. During the meeting Dalal extended an invitation to the Vice President for the upcoming inauguration of the Haryana Agricultural Development Fair-2023, scheduled to take place on October 8 at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University in Hisar. During the discussion, Mr. Dalal apprised the Vice President with a comprehensive overview of the welfare schemes currently being implemented by the state government for the benefit of farmers. He said that the Haryana Agricultural Development Fair-2023, spanning three days from October 8th to October 10th at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, will offer visiting farmers valuable insights into rice cultivation from the university s esteemed scientists. Additionally, the fair will celebrate and honor progressive farmers from Haryana. The fair will serve as a unique platform for farmers to acquaint themselves with various agricultural machinery and equipment for different farming practices. A noteworthy feature of this agricultural fair is the participation of companies specializing in seed production, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural machinery, and equipment. This participation will provide farmers with an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge about these machines, equipment, and their functionalities, ultimately enhancing their farming practices. The fair will offer a range of benefits. Farmers will have access to improved seeds and biofertilizers for Rabi crops, as recommended by the university. They will also receive valuable literature and access to sales counters set up by various government seed agencies at the fair. Moreover, Haryana Agricultural Development Fair-2023 will feature quiz sessions and crop competitions for farmers. Additionally, attendees will have the convenience of conducting scientific soil, irrigation water, and diseased plant tests on-site. Mr. J.P. Dalal emphasized the Haryana government s commitment to foster agricultural development and empowering farmers economically. The government not only offers subsidies on fertilizers, seeds, and farming equipment but has also introduced several initiatives to enhance soil quality and encourage sustainable farming practices. Recognizing that the well-being of the state and the nation hinges on the prosperity of its farmers, the Haryana government has placed farming and farmers at the forefront of its policies. Consequently, the state government strives to provide farmers with comprehensive support, from crop preparation to marketing. (editor dailyworld.in)