Addressing mediapersons in Patna today, the Agriculture Minister reiterated that betterment of agriculture, villages and farmers are on the priority of the union government. He further added that health of soil is necessary for the agricultural production and productivity and therefore ‘Soil Health card’ is being provided to the farmers. Besides these government is undertaking all adequate measures to provide irrigation to every field, marketing of agri-produce and enhancement of livestock quality.

The minister assured of no discrimination or politics with states while making efforts for the overall development of agricultural sector as it is a state subject. However he expressed concern over non-utilisation of full allocation by states in respect of central schemes like the National Food Security Mission, National Agriculture Development Scheme, National Micro-Irrigation Scheme and National Bamboo Mission.