Tribune News Service
New Delhi, November 6
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed the Agriculture Ministry to give priority to farmers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in distribution of equipment to prevent the occurrence of stubble burning.
The issue of stubble burning and its contribution to the severe deterioration of air quality in the National Capital Region and parts of North India has attracted international attention and public scorn. The Supreme Court has taken a serious view of the situation.
The Prime Minister’s directive came during his 31st interaction through PRAGATI — the ICT based multi-modal platform for pro-active governance and timely implementation. On agriculture and allied activities, the PM was informed about the progress in National Agriculture Market platform which has helped in better price discovery. E-payments are now being made directly into the account of farmers. Progress in development of two integrated e-Mandis in Jammu & Kashmir was also reviewed, an official release said.
The PM directed that based on e-models of demand aggregation, Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare should work together on a new start-up model of logistics support, particularly with regard to transfer of agricultural products from one state to another. He said all the states must come together and use a common, integrated platform for smooth operation.
Reviewing the progress of infrastructure connectivity projects including Katra-Banihal Railway Line, he gave explicit instructions on speedy completion of the project by next year.
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