Buxar: In a bid to marry tradition with technology, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, convened the “Kisan Kalyan Samvad” in Buxar today, spotlighting grassroots dialogue, youth engagement and pioneering farm practices as the pillars of a modernised agrarian economy.
Flanked by Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Sinha engaged directly with hundreds of farmers from across the district, outlining central and state schemes—from diesel subsidies to climate‑friendly equipment grants—and soliciting feedback on barriers to implementation.
“Farming transcends caste; it is the backbone of our culture and economy,” Sinha told the gathering. “Your insights will shape policies that truly serve the nation’s food providers.”
Under the event’s “Krishi Yuva Kalyan Samman,” four progressive cultivators were recognised for trailblazing achievements: Upendra Singh for seed production, Vinod Tiwari for organic methods, Sarita Devi for mushroom cultivation, and Kamlesh Pandey for Sonachura rice farming. Their success stories underscored the dialogue’s theme: innovation and training as catalysts for rural empowerment.
Agarwal noted a widening income gap among farmers and urged wider adoption of peer‑to‑peer learning, including inter‑state study tours and digital knowledge‑sharing platforms. He added that district‑led stubble management and makhana (foxnut) promotion are already in motion, reflecting a multifaceted approach to sustainability.
Farmers seized the opportunity to recount their experiences—from crop diversification trials to market challenges—fostering a sense of shared purpose. The “Kisan Kalyan Samvad” thus served not only as a forum for information but as a reaffirmation of trust between Bihar’s government and its rural backbone.
