Badal seeks NITI Aayog's support for farm sector schemes

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Mar 22 2016 | 6:58 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today sought NITI Aayog's support for helping farmers in the state by introducing special schemes.
Interacting with a delegation comprising NITI Aayog Member Ramesh Chand and Advisor Jitender Kumar, who called on him at his residence today, Badal underscored the need for formulating special schemes to promote crop diversification and agro-industry, a statement said.
He said the farming community in the state was facing a severe crisis and though the state government was making all efforts to resolve the situation, NITI Aayog could play a proactive role with the help of the Centre.
The chief minister also asked the delegation to expedite the approval for the renovation of Upper Bari Doaba Canal (UBDC), which was pending with the Centre.
The delegation assured Badal of all help in helping the state's agriculture sector.
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First Published: Mar 22 2016 | 6:58 PM IST

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