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facilities in the villages , promote value addition , expedite the growth of agro-business , create employment in the rural areas , ensuring better livelihood status of the farmers and agriculture workers and their families , discourage migration to urban areas and face the challenges emerging out of economic liberalization and globalization .
The theme of Seed Congress is “ Seed of Joy ” which is very much in line with vision of this government to bring happiness and prosperity in the lives of farmers by doubling their farm income by 2022 .
Speaking on this occasion , Mr Singh said that on account of the strategic measures of this government , there has been enhancement in the availability of certified / quality seeds . The availability of certified / quality seeds in the country has increased from less than 40 lakh quintal during decade of 60 to 370 lakh quintal in 2015-16 . Mr Singh further said that the Department of Agriculture , Cooperation & Farmers Welfare has asked the State Governments to prepare variety wise seed rolling plants to meet year wise , season wise requirements of quality seeds . This seed rolling plant will fulfil the double purpose of improving the Seed replacement rate along with Variety replacement rate so that sustainable agricultural production and productivity could be ensured .
Ninth phase of science express with message on climate change hazards to criss cross India
Science Express Climate Action Special ( SECAS II ) was flagged off on February 17th from Safdarjung Railway station in Delhi . Three
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