NE NEWS SERVICE
COIMBATORE, AUG 8
Manuneedhi Chozhar MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu Government’s trend-setting separate budget plan for agriculture sector, one of the poll promises and the country’s first, got bat from a spiritual leader and reformist on Sunday.
Sadhguru, Founder-Isha Foundation, lauded the announcement of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin that “a separate budget will be tabled for the agriculture sector in Tamil Nadu”.
Responding to the announcement, Sadhguru posted on Twitter: “Congratulations to #TNGovt on historic Agriculture Budget. #TamilNadu is one of the oldest agricultural heritages & is one of the earliest practitioners of #OrganicFarming- is sure to bring immense economic, ecological & health benefits. Best Wishes. –Sg
Congratulations to #TNGovt on historic Agriculture Budget. #TamilNadu is one of the oldest agricultural heritages & is one of the earliest practitioners of #OrganicFarming– is sure to bring immense economic, ecological & health benefits. Best Wishes. –Sg @mkstalin https://t.co/cZlOJGO5ce
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) August 7, 2021
The separate budget for the agriculture sector is scheduled to be tabled in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Saturday, August 14. The Chief Minister said it will focus on natural agriculture, revitalizing farmers’ markets and setting up village markets. All these features are expected to boost farmer income and make the sector a more economically attractive proposition.
Isha has been promoting organic farming in Tamil Nadu for more than a decade. Launched under the guidance of the late agronomist Nammazhvar, Isha Agro Movement has so far imparted natural agriculture training to 10,000 farmers across Tamil Nadu.
The Velliangiri Uzhavan Farmers’ Producers Organisation promoted by Isha has been acclaimed as one of the best Farmer Producer Organizations in the country and has received accolades and awards from the Central and State Governments, the statement added.
