Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has extended greetings to farmers, rural communities, and all citizens on the occasions of Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal. The Minister highlighted that these festivals symbolize India's agricultural traditions, gratitude to nature, and respect for farmers. He expressed hope that the celebrations will bring prosperity to farmers and their families, strengthen social bonds, contribute to well-being, and usher in happiness and good health for all. Shri Chouhan reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare of farmers, rural development, and inclusive growth. Release ID: 2214261, Visitor Panel: 83. This release is available in Urdu, Hindi, and Kannada. The original press release was published on January 13, 2026, at 7:14 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal: A cluster of Indian festivals that form the subject of greetings in the announcement.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, who issued the greetings.
Ministry of Rural Development: The ministry under which the announcement was made.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Lohri and
Pongal
प्रव तथ: 13 JAN 2026 7:14PM 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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