12 April 2025, Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. Shyam Singh Rana said that today’s farmers, with innovation, technology, and market knowledge, are taking farming to new heights.
Mr. Shyam Singh Rana expressed his views during his address at the “Kisan Mahakumbh 2025” organised in New Delhi.
Addressing the award-winning and progressive farmers, Mr. Rana said that young farmers are the real heroes of India’s agricultural revolution. He said that these young farmers clearly understand and manage the entire value chain from farm production to branding and are excelling in it.He said that innovation, value addition, and branding will be the key tools for future farmers, and the youth are already using these tools effectively with the help of modern technology.
The Agriculture Minister said Haryana under the leadership of Chief Minister, Mr. Nayab Singh Saini has become the first state in the country to purchase 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP).
He further shared that in the 2025-26 financial year, Haryana increased its agriculture budget by 19.2 percent, horticulture budget by 95.5 percent, and fisheries budget by 144.4 percent, showing the government’s commitment to farming and rural development. 140 pack houses and collection centers are being set up across the state to prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables and to ensure fair prices. He said that the state government wants to make sure that no farmer’s crop goes to waste and that everyone gets a fair price.
Mr. Rana said that there is a need to create local agricultural models that suit specific climates, regions, and landholding sizes. He said a one size fits all model doesn’t work and that small farmers need practical and tailored solutions. He also appealed to NABARD and banks to financially support such models. While promoting natural farming he said that it is crucial for soil health, water conservation, and environmental balance. This year, the state aims to adopt natural farming on 1 lakh acres in Haryana, he added.
He said that ‘Kisan Mahakumbh’ in Delhi is an inspiring event and suggested that such programmes should also be organised in other states, especially in Haryana. He said the event symbolises the progress, pride, and purpose of Indian farmers and will always be remembered.
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