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Shivraj Singh Chouhan administers ‘Sapt Dhara’ pledge to his ministry

Shivraj Singh Chouhan administers ‘Sapt Dhara’ pledge to his ministry

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan officiated a "Sapt Dhara" pledge for his ministry on Tuesday, encouraging officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and the Ministry of Rural Development to achieve the vision of seven pillars of strength. Chouhan's deputy ministers, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and Bhagirath Choudhary, along with key officials from both ministries, participated in the ceremony.

They pledged to boost agriculture prosperity, enhance food production, expand food processing, promote Indian agricultural products globally, raise farmers' incomes, and recognize their hard work towards a goal of six crore Lakhpati Didis, following the success of three crore Lakhpati Didis.

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