Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged farmers on Sunday to diversify their crops and focus on growing coarse grains for better profits. Speaking at an event in Hisar, he stressed that the government fully backs farmers with ongoing efforts to boost agriculture’s profitability and sustainability.
Saini encouraged farmers to explore new income streams like cultivating medicinal plants, starting beekeeping, growing mushrooms, or farming vegetables, flowers, and fruits. These steps, he said, could significantly multiply earnings. The government pledges full support, including facilities, incentives, and resources to help farmers succeed in these areas.
Saini made these remarks to a large crowd after kicking off the Rabi Agriculture Fair, organized by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU). The fair highlights the latest in crop diversification, farming tech, and sustainable practices—key topics for Haryana’s agriculture sector.
During the event, Saini launched the ‘Har Ghar Chhaon — Har Ghar Phal’ scheme to promote fruit farming in homes across the state. Under this initiative, officials will distribute 55,000 free fruit saplings to communities in 110 villages spanning 22 districts. Farmers at the fair received their saplings right away.
He also handed out symbolic cheques worth up to Rs 40,000 to 50 cattle rearers as part of the Conservation and Development of Indigenous Cows and Murrah Development Scheme, aimed at supporting livestock farming. In a boost for women in dairy, Saini gave approval letters for dairy setups to 75 women entrepreneurs.
Saini inaugurated several new facilities at the university campus, including the Dattopant Thengadi Agricultural Entrepreneurship Centre to foster farming startups. He also opened the Kalpana Chawla Women’s Hostel and Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Women’s Hostel, honoring women’s roles in agriculture and education.
Praising CCSHAU’s work, Saini called it a national pride for tackling farmers’ challenges through cutting-edge agricultural research. He noted that events like the Rabi Agriculture Fair create vital links between scientists and farmers, sharing tips on new technologies, crop diversification, and managing natural resources. These exchanges help cut costs, ramp up production, and keep farming in harmony with nature.
Saini called for teamwork among the government, scientists, and farmers to build a stronger, greener Haryana agriculture future.
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