India, Nov. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

You also have my heartfelt greetings on this sacred festival of Diwali, and with the programme of Chhathi Maiya also approaching, I extend my very best wishes for that as well. My greetings to all of you.

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, Shri Arun Puri ji, the agricultural scientists, agri-entrepreneurs, farmer friends, and all distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen who have come from across the country for this programme.

First of all, I wholeheartedly congratulate the India Today Group for this innovative initiative. When the country launched the cleanliness campaign, the India Today Group participated in it very enthusiastically. Now you have org...