Shivraj Singh Chouhan Engages with Karnataka Ministers to Review Agricultural and Rural Development Initiatives

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan is currently on a two-day visit to Karnataka. As part of this visit, Shri Chouhan held a review meeting today in Bengaluru with the state’s Agriculture, Rural Development, and Revenue Ministers. The meeting focused on Karnataka’s agricultural initiatives, rural development efforts, revenue-related activities, and the implementation of central government schemes. During the discussions, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of collaboration, saying, “While some indulge in the politics of blame, we believe in the politics of development and public welfare. India is a federal democracy, and our primary objective is to extend full support to the state government under central schemes, ensuring Karnataka’s development is never hindered.”

The Union Minister Shri Chouhan urged the Karnataka government to swiftly utilize previously allocated funds and outlined the central government’s ongoing support. He announced the release of an additional ₹97 crore under the Watershed Scheme, following a request from the state’s Revenue Minister.Acknowledging the Agriculture Minister’s demand for additional funding under the Mechanization Scheme, Shri Chouhan assured that this request had been approved. Moreover, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare will also address staffing requirements under the ATMA Scheme. During the review, ministers submitted several proposals regarding development projects and schemes, which  Shri Chouhan pledged to carefully evaluate.

Highlighting the larger vision, Union Minister said, “Under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s guidance, we are committed to building a developed India by 2047. A developed Karnataka is a vital part of this vision. The central government will leave no stone unturned in driving Karnataka’s progress. I urge the state government to utilize funds promptly and submit utilization certificates to ensure continued support from the center.”

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s commitment to providing every poor family with a permanent home. He shared that after assuming office for the third term, the central government approved the construction of 2,26,175 houses for Karnataka in September, with funds already disbursed. He further announced an increase in this target, with an additional 4,76,556 houses sanctioned, bringing the total target for this financial year to 7,02,731 houses for the state. “Under the Prime Minister Shri Modi’s leadership, serving the poor is nothing less than a sacred duty. Ensuring every poor family has a permanent home is not just a goal but a mission for us. I have urged the Karnataka government to expedite the construction process so that no family is left without a roof over their heads,” Shri Chouhan stated. The minister concluded by reaffirming the central government’s unwavering commitment to Karnataka’s growth and development, ensuring that no effort is spared in achieving this shared vision of progress.