On 13 JAN 2026 at 7:16 PM, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, extended greetings to farmers, rural communities, and all citizens on Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal. The Minister highlighted that these festivals symbolize India's agricultural traditions, gratitude towards nature, and respect for farmers. He expressed hope that the celebrations would bring prosperity, strengthen social bonds, and contribute to collective well-being, wishing happiness, good health, and a bright future for all citizens. Shri Chouhan also reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare of farmers, rural development, and inclusive growth. The release ID is 2214263, and visitor panel number is 159. The release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati and Kannada. Contact information is RC/MS/MK.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare, as indicated in the greeting message.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, who extended greetings.
Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal: The festivals on which the greetings were extended, symbolic of India's agricultural traditions.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Lohri and
Pongal
प्रव तथ: 13 JAN 2026 7:16PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, has extended his heartfelt greetings to farmers, rural communities and all citizens of the country
on the auspicious occasions of Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal.
In his message, the Union Minister said that these festivals symbolise India’s rich agricultural traditions,
gratitude towards nature and respect for the hardworking farmers who form the backbone of the nation.
Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal are celebrated with joy and enthusiasm across the country and convey
a message of unity, harmony and mutual cooperation among people.
Shri Chouhan said that these festivals, closely associated with agriculture and rural life, inspire the values
of hard work, balance and shared prosperity. The Union Minister expressed hope that the celebrations
would bring renewed prosperity into the lives of farmers and rural families, strengthen social bonds and
contribute to collective well-being. He wished that these festivals would usher happiness, good health and
a bright future for all citizens of the country, while reinforcing the spirit of togetherness and gratitude that
defines India’s cultural heritage.
Through these greetings, Shri Chouhan reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare of farmers,
rural development and inclusive growth, emphasising that festivals rooted in agriculture remind society of
the dignity of labour, sustainable living and collective responsibility towards nature, community harmony
and national progress, prosperity and peace for present and future generations across the nation as a
whole. He conveyed his warm regards and best wishes again.
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