Nashik, Jan. 2 -- Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday offered prayers at the Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik and said the government's goal is to increase farmers' production and incomes and help the country move forward at a faster pace.

Speaking to reporters after offering prayers, the Union Minister said, "It is our goal that farmers' produce increases and their income increases too. May all be well, may all prosper, may all be happy, may all be auspicious, may all be healthy, may the grace of Lord Trimbakeshwar reach everyone. We pray that the country moves forward at a faster pace."

Earlier on Thursday, Chouhan said that this year's Rabi crops are witnessing a bum...