Govt has no policy for farmers: MLC

Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Feb 18: MLC Balbir Singh today criticized the coalition Government in the State for not having any sufficient policy for the development of farmers.
“Our border farmers are facing number of problems due to Pakistan firing from Poonch to Kathua, as they are not able to cultivate their field in such circumstances. When the farmers could not stay in their homes, how they will cultivate their fields”, Balbir Singh said while addressing a crop seminar organized by IFFCO at village Khokhyal.
The MLC said that the Kashmir centric Government has only focus on apple production in Kashmir and the farmers of Jammu are continuously being ignored. He asked the Government to frame export policy for RS Pura Basmati rice, which is world famous. “Our farmers face loss in basmati production when they do not get any buyer on international level”, he added.
Meanwhile, Balbir Singh inaugurated a bio-toilet constructed by IFFCO with estimated cost of Rs 2.50 lakh for Government High School, Khokhyal.
During the seminar, IFFCO Zonal Manager, Nirmal Singh, IFFCO delegate, Karan Singh and scientists from KVK briefed the farmers about the utilization of bio fertilizers and usage of other fertilizers in better way for better and low-cost crop production.
On the occasion, a number of successful farmers were awarded and given certificates of appreciations.

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