06 April 2025, Jaipur: The Rajasthan State Farmers Commission held an important meeting on Thursday at Pant Krishi Bhawan in Jaipur under the leadership of Chairman C.R. Chaudhary. The meeting focused on the pressing issues faced by farmers, livestock rearers, and agricultural workers across the state. The Commission will now prepare a detailed report based on the discussions, which will be submitted to the state government. But a lingering question remains: will this lead to concrete action, or remain limited to documentation?
Discussions with a Focus on Ground-Level Challenges
During the meeting, officials from various departments presented updates on existing schemes and suggested ideas for improvement. Chairman Chaudhary reiterated the state government’s commitment to farmer welfare and encouraged departments to connect more farmers and livestock rearers to their schemes. He emphasized that while agriculture and animal husbandry still employ a majority of the state’s population, the number of people engaged in these sectors is declining.
Chaudhary also pushed for the promotion of natural farming across Rajasthan, calling for it to be implemented in a mission-mode. He stressed the need to remove implementation challenges in government schemes so benefits reach the maximum number of farmers efficiently.
Key Announcements and Recommendations
Chaudhary shared that, based on the Commission’s recommendations, the credit limit under the Kisan Credit Card scheme has been increased from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh. Targets for constructing farm ponds have also been raised. He directed officials to provide timely subsidies on agricultural machinery and ensure that compensation for crop losses due to excessive rainfall is disbursed promptly.
He also emphasized the importance of supplying certified seeds to farmers well before the sowing season begins. In addition, the meeting focused on promoting organic farming and strengthening facilities in mandis to support the marketing and sale of organic produce.
While these steps signal intent, their true impact will depend on how effectively they are implemented at the grassroots level.
Broad Participation from Agriculture Stakeholders
The meeting saw participation from officials of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, watershed development, and cooperative departments. Representatives from Rajfed, seed and organic certification agencies, and agricultural universities from Udaipur, Jobner, Jodhpur, and Bikaner were also present. Institutions like the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute and the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation also took part in the discussion.
A Report to be Prepared—But Will It Drive Action?
The Commission is now tasked with preparing a report that outlines the problems and suggests actionable solutions for the state government. However, the effectiveness of this initiative depends on whether the report leads to real policy shifts or simply adds to an existing pile of unimplemented recommendations.
Farmers and allied workers across Rajasthan continue to face serious challenges. What they need is not just recognition of their problems—but real, measurable solutions. Whether this meeting leads to that outcome remains to be seen in the coming months.
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