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Give preference to 'Made in India' products': Chouhan

Published: Oct 15, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, OCT 15, 2025: UNION Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan yesterday visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR) in Ludhiana, Punjab, during which he inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building and interacted with maize stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries of rural development schemes, and members of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The Union Minister also addressed a press conference, highlighting key central government initiatives and development programmes for Punjab in the fields of agriculture and rural development.

The event was attended by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian.

Speaking on the occasion, Chouhan said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government's foremost goals are to increase foodgrain production, reduce production costs, and raise farmers' incomes. He noted that while India is fully self-sufficient in wheat and rice, diversification in agriculture is essential. "After wheat and rice, maize is the third most important crop in our country. Beyond being a food crop, it has multiple industrial uses. Maize can also serve as a sustainable alternative to paddy, conserving water while yielding better returns for farmers," the Union Minister said. Chouhan emphasised the importance of the Indian Institute of Maize Research, noting that its work has played a vital role in improving maize productivity and supporting agricultural diversification.

The Union Minister announced that the Central Government has released Rs.74 crore for the free distribution of wheat seeds to compensate farmers for crop losses in Punjab. Funds have also been approved for mustard and other seed varieties. Additionally, under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, Rs.222 crore has already been transferred in advance to the accounts of 11.09 lakh farmers. Assistance under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) will also be provided to support farmers affected in the horticulture sector.

Reiterating the government's commitment to Punjab's recovery and resilience, Chouhan said that the Prime Minister is deeply concerned about the flood damage in the state. The Central Government has sanctioned a package of Rs.1,600 crore to support flood-affected families. Chouhan announced that Rs.1.60 lakh per family has been approved for the reconstruction of 36,703 damaged houses, including Rs.1.20 lakh for the construction of houses, and Rs.40,000 for labour and toilet facilities. He further urged citizens to prioritise Indian-made products (Swadeshi), stating that this would empower local artisans, retain wealth within the country, and strengthen India's economy. "By supporting indigenous products, we not only promote self-reliance but also ensure prosperity for our local communities," Chouhan said.

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