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Agriculture
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Urges ‘Team Agriculture’ to Propel India as Global Food Basket
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:39 AM
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called for the formation of a ‘Team Agriculture’ to position India as a leading global food basket. The call was made during a press briefing, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts across the agricultural sector.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the media today, urging the establishment of a dedicated ‘Team Agriculture’ to transform India into a global food basket. He highlighted the importance of integrating technology, research, and farmer welfare into a cohesive strategy.
The CM emphasized that a coordinated team would streamline policy implementation, improve supply chain efficiency, and boost export potential for Indian produce. He also noted that such an initiative could help secure food security for the nation while enhancing farmers’ incomes.
Chouhan’s call follows recent discussions at the national level about strengthening the agricultural sector. He urged stakeholders, including private firms and research institutions, to collaborate closely with the government.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in the state capital, where the CM outlined preliminary steps for forming the team, including setting up a task force and establishing a digital platform for data sharing.
The CM concluded that a unified approach would position India as a reliable supplier of food grains and pulses to the world, reinforcing the country’s role in global food markets.
The CM emphasized that a coordinated team would streamline policy implementation, improve supply chain efficiency, and boost export potential for Indian produce. He also noted that such an initiative could help secure food security for the nation while enhancing farmers’ incomes.
Chouhan’s call follows recent discussions at the national level about strengthening the agricultural sector. He urged stakeholders, including private firms and research institutions, to collaborate closely with the government.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in the state capital, where the CM outlined preliminary steps for forming the team, including setting up a task force and establishing a digital platform for data sharing.
The CM concluded that a unified approach would position India as a reliable supplier of food grains and pulses to the world, reinforcing the country’s role in global food markets.