Date: 2025-12-31Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Maharashtra on the last day of the year; to hold direct dialogue with villagers on New Year’s day
**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited Maharashtra to interact with farmers and review agricultural development schemes. On December 31, 2025, he engaged with farmers after visiting Krishi Vikas Kendra at Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar. On January 1, he will participate in a Gram Sabha programme at village Loni Budruk.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Farmers' Interaction:**
* The Union Minister interacted with farmers in Maharashtra.
* Discussions centered on agriculture and allied activities.
* The Minister distributed benefits to beneficiaries under government schemes.
* **Government Initiatives:**
* The government is committed to increasing farmers' income and holistic village development.
* The Union Minister reviewed the progress of various schemes.
* Officials were instructed to ensure effective scheme implementation.
* **Gram Sabha Programme:**
* On January 1, the Union Minister will participate in a Gram Sabha programme at Loni Budruk village.
* Direct interaction with villagers will occur during the programme.
* Discussions will focus on village development, employment generation, agriculture, irrigation, and basic infrastructure.
* **Government Priorities:**
* The Modi government considers agriculture and farmers' welfare as its highest priority.
* The government is committed to strengthening rural livelihoods.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** Farmers are directly affected by the government's agricultural policies and schemes. The interaction allows them to voice concerns and receive support.
* **Action Required:** Engage in discussions with the Union Minister and local officials, utilize available schemes, and provide feedback on the effectiveness of implemented programs.
**Villagers (Loni Budruk)**
* **Impact:** Residents of Loni Budruk will have the opportunity to directly interact with the Union Minister and discuss local development issues.
* **Action Required:** Prepare topics for discussion related to village development, employment, agriculture, irrigation, and infrastructure.
**Government Officials**
* **Impact:** Government officials are responsible for the effective implementation of agricultural and rural development schemes.
* **Action Required:** Ensure proper implementation of schemes and address concerns raised by farmers and villagers.
Key Entities Referenced
Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister and Rural Development Minister interacting with farmers.
Ministry of Rural Development: The ministry responsible for rural development and agriculture.
Maharashtra: The state where the Union Agriculture Minister interacted with farmers.
Gram Sabha: A village-level assembly where the Union Minister will interact with villagers.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan interacts with farmers in Maharashtra
on the last day of the year; to hold direct
dialogue with villagers on New Year’s day
Union Agriculture Minister engages with farmers on the last
day of the year
Shri Shivraj Singh to interact with villagers on the first day of
the New Year
“Agriculture and farmers’ welfare are the highest priorities of
the Modi government”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
प्रव तथ: 31 DEC 2025 2:30PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, during his visit to Maharashtra, interacted with farmers after visiting the Krishi Vikas Kendra at
Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar. On the last day of the year, the Union Minister held discussions with farmers
on issues related to agriculture and allied activities and stated that the central government is working with
full commitment towards farmers’ welfare. During the interaction, Shri Chouhan also distributed benefits
to beneficiaries under various government schemes.
The Union Minister said that agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and farmers are its
lifeline. He emphasised that the government is continuously taking concrete steps to increase farmers’
income, make farming a profitable enterprise, and ensure holistic development of villages. Shri Chouhan
also reviewed the progress of various schemes and instructed officials to ensure their effective
implementation at the grassroots level.
Will interact with villagers on the first day of the year
Meanwhile, the Union Minister for Rural Development said that on the first day of the New Year —
January 1 — he will participate in a Gram Sabha programme at village Loni Budruk, where he will hold
direct interaction with villagers. During the Gram Sabha, discussions will be held on issues related to
village development, employment generation, agriculture, irrigation, and basic infrastructure facilities.
Shri Chouhan reiterated that the Modi government considers agriculture and farmers’ welfare as its highest
priority and remains committed to strengthening rural livelihoods through sustained policy support and
on-ground engagement.
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