 Early Times Report
Chandigarh, Oct 10: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana is currently on a five-day official visit to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, from October 9 to 13. He is accompanied by a 20-member Indian delegation. The main objective of the visit is to strengthen mutual cooperation between India and Kenya in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural products, as well as to promote the exchange of modern agricultural technologies.
During the visit on Friday, the Haryana delegation met senior officials of the International Agricultural Research Institute and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT). The meetings included extensive discussions on innovations in maize and wheat, agricultural mechanization, strategies to tackle climate change, and the shared use of advanced agricultural technologies.
It was agreed in the meeting that exchange programmes should be initiated between the agricultural universities and research institutions of both countries to enhance mutual cooperation in agricultural research, training, and development of new technologies.
The delegation also visited the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) headquarters, where they held a courtesy meeting with the organization’s CEO and had meaningful discussions on export-import of agricultural products, market expansion, and trade cooperation.
Agriculture Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said this visit will open up new opportunities for the farmers of Haryana. He stated that the objective of the Haryana Government is to connect the farmers of the state with global-level modern agricultural technologies and successful models so as to increase productivity and reduce costs.
He mentioned that India produces all types of grains, fruits, and vegetables, and this diversity gives the country a unique identity in the global agricultural landscape. He added that India has always played a leading role in meeting the challenges of the 21st century, and its contribution to global food security continues to grow.
Sh. Rana said, “The hard work of farmers and livestock breeders, along with the government’s farmer-friendly policies, has strengthened India’s agricultural sector. Today, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, a leading producer of coarse cereals, and ranks second in the production of rice and wheat. India’s contribution in fruits, vegetables, and fisheries is also remarkable.”
He further stated that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, India’s agricultural sector is progressing rapidly, and the successful adoption of foreign technologies is directly benefiting the farmers.
Sh. Rana expressed confidence that this Kenya visit will open new avenues of cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture, and that technical collaboration will benefit the farmers. He said, “Today, India not only feeds its vast population but also supplies food products to many countries around the world.”
The delegation also includes agricultural experts, university representatives, and farmers, who are gaining first-hand experience of advanced agricultural projects and innovations being implemented in Kenya. |
