The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 25 crore to safeguard agricultural crops in Uttarakhand from wild animals. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conveyed the approval in a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, confirming the sanction of the state government’s proposal, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s office.

Chief Minister Dhami had requested financial aid from the Union Agriculture Minister for farm fencing, aiming to protect farmers’ interests and prevent crop damage by wildlife. Responding positively, the Union Minister granted in-principle approval for the Rs 25 crore proposal for farm fencing, describing it as a significant step for farmers.

The Chief Minister expressed his thanks to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, stating that the initiative will relieve farmers from losses caused by wild animals and contribute to the safety and strengthening of agricultural production, according to the press release.

Earlier on the same day, Chief Minister Dhami engaged with women (Matrishakti) at an event held at Parade Ground in Dehradun, marking the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand government. He discussed the rising demand for local products, new self-employment opportunities, and the strengthening economy, describing their hard work and enthusiasm as truly inspiring.

Chief Minister Dhami also commemorated four years of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, emphasising its core mantra of Development as well as Heritage while fulfilling the aspirations of statehood agitators and the state’s 1.25 crore residents.

In a post on X, Dhami wrote, “Government of the People 4 Unparalleled Years Fulfilling the dreams of the state agitators, in line with the hopes and aspirations of over 1.25 crore residents of the province, our government, under the inspiration and guidance of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is continuously working towards building a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant Uttarakhand. With better coordination between economy and ecology, we are committed to the sustainable development of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and the welfare of its residents, guided by the mantra of ‘Development as well as Heritage’.”

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