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Changes in Krishi Vikas Yojna eligibility norms sought

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Agriculture Minister Harmohinder Singh Chatha on Tuesday urged the Union Government to include Faridabad, Jind and Mewat districts under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) on wheat crop as these districts had a good potential to increase wheat productivity.

Speaking at a meeting in New Delhi, he called for suitable changes in the eligibility norms of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) so that Haryana could derive the benefits of this scheme.

According to an official spokesman here, Mr. Chatha said RKVY was another welcome initiative of the Centre for holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors. The formation of the State Food Security Mission Executive Committee (SFSMEC) in Hayana would accelerate the growth rate in agriculture sector. The Food Security Mission in the State was geared towards augmenting production of food grains and generating employment opportunities in the rural areas besides raising the income of the farming community.

Under the Mission, special emphasis would be laid on proper management of seeds, fertilizers and water, he added.

Mr. Chatha said gram was the main rabi pulse crop in Haryana but only five districts had been selected for pulse crop under the Mission programme. He pleaded that Mahendergarh district be also included under the NFSM on pulses.

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