Janakpurdham, July 25: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Geeta Chaudhary, has announced that an integrated agriculture programme will soon roll out in 10 municipalities across Madhes province.
During a high-level meeting focused on enhancing coordination between the federal and provinces, she highlighted that these municipalities will serve as a model for prioritizing agricultural research, technology transfer, and organic farming, all aimed at delivering direct support to farmers.
Minister Chaudhary stressed that the initiative is based on recommendations from the provincial government and underscored the importance of focusing on implementation rather than just policy formation. She committed to launching this integrated model agriculture programme in at least 10 municipalities in the first phase.
The programme will place a strong emphasis on increasing agricultural output, providing technical services, training, and facilitating technology transfer. Minister Chaudhary reiterated the government’s dedication to fostering a sustainable agricultural system that maintains soil fertility through organic practices.
She also pointed out the necessity for effective coordination, resource mobilization, and collaborative planning among federal, province, and local levels to ensure the sustainable development of agriculture, forestry, and environment. She further assured that the federal government would prioritize addressing the suggestions put forth by the province government.
During the meeting, Madhes Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav also shared his insights on the provincial government’s role in this initiative. #nepal #Rss
