Ranchi, July 17 -- Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday directed officials to establish one model farmer school in every district and organise agriculture trade fairs across all divisions to strengthen the agriculture sector and improve farmers' incomes in Jharkhand.
Reviewing the progress of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Department, Soren instructed officials to ensure timely supply of seeds, fertilisers, irrigation support and technical assistance to farmers and expand the coverage of the Kisan Samriddhi Yojana.
He also asked the department to promote cultivation of pulses and millets, particularly in low-rainfall districts.
The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare contingency plans in view of deficient rai...