2nd October 2018, Motihari
To commemorate the Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi here today. He also laid the foundation stone of Farmers’ Hostel and Training Hall of Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute (MGIFRI), Piprakothi, Motihari.
In his inaugural address, Shri Singh narrated many inspiring quotes of Mahatma Gandhi and his vision about farmers’ welfare and sanitation. He urged farmers to take advantage of agriculture development scheme launched by the Government, like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojna, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna, Gokul Mission, Integrated Farming System, Irrigation scheme etc. A Swachhata Pledge was also taken by all the participants.
Shri Pramod Kumar, Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Bihar graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. He talked about ideology of Mahatma Gandhi and Swachh Bharat Mission.
Dr. B. P. Bhatt, Director, ICAR-RCER, Patna and OSD, MGIFRI, Motihari delivered welcome address.
More than 6000 farmers and other dignitaries were present in this occasion.
(Source: ICAR –RCER, Patna)
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