Bhubaneswar, 27/10 (VISAKEO): The development of a country depends on its agriculture. Particularly for a third world country, agriculture is the backbone of its economy. But, the rapid industrialization in the State has minimized the farming process, said Thakur Sanktha Prasad Singh, the chairman of Indian Kisan Sangh, joining in the rally as a chief guest today at P.M.G Square in the State capital at 11.30 a.m.
Attending in the rally, Pravakar Rao Kelkar, All India Secretary of the Sangh, indicated the prices of gold and silver are increasing day by day but the prices of agricultural products are getting down, which is a great loss for the farmers, by which their standard of living is pathetic. It leads to suicide subsequently under the pressure of loan and credit. The State General Secretary of the Organization Prafulls Das said to execute the cold stores, agricultural policy, insurance; to prohibit contract farming, and rapid industrialization on the agricultural land. Further, he advised to make the farmers educated for the development of farming process.
The rally was started from Exhibition ground and got together at P.M.G Square. More than 20 thousands farmers had joined in the large rally. Afterwards, 4 members of the Organisation met the chief minister Naveen Pattanaik at his residence and presented their demand before him regarding the proper execution of irrigation point, circulation of water to the land, water tax free, prohibition of water from Hirakud dam to the industry and factories, water cease from Taladanda canal to POSCO. They also demanded the MLAs and MPs to contribute financially to the agriculture. All India Secretary Mohini Mohan Mishra and State General Secretary of the Organization tried to put the problems and condition of the farmers’s survival before the Chief Minister. Under the chairmanship of Nimai Charan Nayak, the State Secretary Sri. Rai had coordinated the meeting.
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