Workshop on Systems Approach to Agriculture and Pathways for Action
Workshop on Systems Approach to Agriculture and Pathways for Action
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Hon'ble Minister Shri Ranendra Pratap Swain inaugurated the 'Workshop on Systems Approach to Agriculture and Pathways for Action' in presence of Principal Secretary Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee and other dignitaries at Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
Hon'ble Minister highlighted the progress made in food production in Odisha under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. He emphasized the importance of using technology among farmers to further strengthen their income and the convergence of line departments to enhance the agri-economy in #Odisha.
Principal Secretary in his keynote address highlighted that the Systems Approach in Agriculture has three pillars: Production, Distribution, and Consumption. He stated that the Department is executing all its policies in a Systems Approach with support of technology, information, and views of stakeholders.
APC-cum-ACS Shri Pradeep Jena stressed the importance of a convergent approach, including all Directorates, for an increase in agricultural production. He advised working with communities to utilize less natural resources and to implement concurrent monitoring and evaluation in the agriculture sector.
The workshop brought together stakeholders from government, private sector, and communities to discuss on the challenges and deliberate on ways to increase agricultural production and enhance the agri-economy in Odisha through the Systems Approach.
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