CHHATTISGARH has been declared the best state in the country for its excellent implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme. State Horticulture and Agriculture Department jointly won the first prize. The award was presented at the 13th National Review Conference held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on January 18 and 19.

 

Neeraj Shaha, Joint Director-in-Charge, received the award on behalf of the Department of Horticulture. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam congratulated the officials of the State Government on this achievement. This award is a major achievement for the State’s farmers and reflects the success of the state government’s agricultural policies.