While the entire nation is worried on depleting foodgrain production, the Biju Janata Dal led Government in Odisha has been on the forefront of improving the overall foodgrain production of the state. Due to the endeavours of the BJD government, the state of Odisha was awarded the 'Krishi Karman' award. It is awarded to the best performing state in overall foodgrains production. Odisha achieved a record foodgrains production of 11.4 million tonne during 2012-13.
The BJD government has been working tenaciously on the agricultural sector and this remarkable achievement could be achieved due to the improved used of irrigation, fertilizers, farming methods and better fertilizer implementation.
The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal Supremo Shri Naveen Patnaik received this coveted award from the Hon'ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee. The President of India lauded the efforts made by Odisha and some other states including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab for their significant contribution to the food basket of India.
The Hon'ble President of India also presented the 'Agriculture Ministers' Krishi Karman Award for Progressive Farmers' to two Odia farmers, Shri Pradip Kumar Panda and Shri Khitisuta Mishra for their contribution to agricultural productivity and innovation. The Hon’ble President of India also made special mention of the wonderful efforts undertaken by Odisha for improving the agricultural contribution in the nation.
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