23/1/2018
PUNE (NEW
DELHI): Swaraj Tractors, a part of USD 19 billion Mahindra
Group, partnered the ‘Agriculture Conclave & Agro Awards’, a daylong
seminar and awards function, was organised in association with the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India. The Agro Awards rewarded
various innovation in the field of agriculture.
Radha Mohan Singh, Honourable Union Minister for Agriculture
and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, addressed the conclave. The event was
designed by Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and farmers
who did commendable work in their fields, that helped them double their
incomes, were awarded during this event. A special category of award was named
after Swaraj - ‘Mera Swaraj Sarvottam Kisan’, which was awarded to two farmers.
While delivering the theme address at the inaugural session of
the awards function, Viren Popli, Chief Operating Officer, Swaraj Tractors,
said, “I would like to congratulate all the winners of the Agro Awards as
each winner exemplifies the indomitable spirit of the Indian farmer. Going
ahead innovative technology and research will play a key role in doubling the
farming income by 2022-23. Hence our association with the Agriculture Conclave &
Agro Awards is a significant step towards driving a positive change in the
lives of the farmers.”
Popli further added, “At Swaraj we have started
engaging with the next generation of farmers as part of our Customer Value
Proposition and are providing them with training in allied agriculture
practices such as bee keeping, dairy farming, growing medicinal plants and
mushroom farming amongst others. We have also partnered with Government
Institutes for these courses”
The panel discussion topics at the Agriculture Conclave &
Agro Awards were varied and included - Tapping cooperative sector for doubling
farmers income, Sustainable farm mechanisation for increasing farmers income
and Importance of crop production and post- harvest management.’
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