There
are ample possibilities of developing agriculture industry
in Madhya Pradesh. Even after being at the heart of the country,
the State has not made desired progress in this sector. In
this connection, the announcement of Commercial Tax Minister,
Babulal Gaur to provide grant up to Rs 5 crore to the businessmen
who would establish food processing units in the State, is
commendable. Gaur believes that Madhya Pradesh is proper place
for establishing food processing industries. The minister
was addressing a seminar organised under the auspices of Federation
of MP Chambers of Commerce and Industry and MP Agro".
Gaur said that the State has good road and rail connectivity
with five states at its borders. Quality of Sharbati wheat
has become a choice in foreign countries. Even after this
advantage, the farmers of the State are facing problems as
they are not getting proper price of their produce. Practical
problems might be a hurdle in backwardness of agriculture.
Central and state governments are providing facilities in
this connection. Farmers should take advantage of these facilities.
The completion of Rs 8,000 cr ken-Betwa project would help
in irrigation of 50 lakh ha land. It is a dilemma that even
after being an agriculture-based country our farmers are resorting
to extreme steps of committing suicides. If some are in deep
debts others are facing the curse of natural calamities. Agriculture
contribution in GDP is 1.4 in spite of 4 per cent. The Union
and the state governments need to frame policies which help
the farmers obtain proper price for their produce. It is hoped
the efforts of the State government in promoting food processing
units would bring good results for the state and its farmers.
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