Agriculture should never be neglected, says Minister Sengottaiyan
Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan emphasized the importance of agriculture to India's economy during an event at the Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture. The event also honored individuals for their contributions to farming and agricultural science.
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Highlighting agricultural education and sustainability is vital for India's food security and rural development.
Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan on Friday (July 24) urged students pursuing agricultural to safeguard the future of farming, saying agriculture must never be neglected as it remains the backbone of India’s economy.
Speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed auditorium at Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, he recalled the contribution of the institution’s founder, Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, to the farming sector. He said Dr. Mahalingam launched Kisan World nearly five decades ago and advocated for river interlinking much before the concept gained wider attention.
Quoting former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s words, “Everything can wait, but not agriculture,” the Minister said agriculture deserved the highest priority and reiterated that “Agriculture is Indian culture.”
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