Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that officials from key agriculture and rural development departments will refrain from purchasing gold for one year except on special occasions. This decision aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a simple and self-reliant lifestyle amid global uncertainties.
Speaking to the media after a meeting with representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Department of Rural Development, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Agricultural Education, and Department of Land Resources, Chouhan said: “Considering the global circumstances, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the people of the country to adopt a simple lifestyle, conserve natural resources, and make collective efforts for self-reliance. The people of the country are seriously following his appeal… In the meeting of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Rural Development, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Agricultural Education, and Department of Land Resources, all the officials have decided that they will not buy gold for one year without any special occasion… They have resolved to practice natural farming and balanced use of fertilisers.”
He added, “If anyone’s home has a marriage, then only can they buy. We will extend our ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from 15th June. We will do more with state government help. We will take steps; our scientists will go and see the soil, after that we will use khad accordingly. In this way, we will save fertiliser manure because we are importing manure as well, so we are planning to save. We will also improve organic agriculture.”
Chouhan also highlighted measures to save electricity, stating: “Our ministry has decided Will save electricity for that we are also planning will do work from home alternative..will do maximum virtual meeting.. will try to do car pulling. l once in a week will also plan how to save edible oil.”
Regarding fuel consumption, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel use by relying on the metro and public transport where available, carpooling when private vehicles are necessary, favouring railway transport for goods movement, and increasing the use of electric vehicles.
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