INDIA: December 23 is celebrated as Kisan Diwas or National Farmers Day to recognise the efforts and contributions of farmers to the nation. They are the backbone of a country and, for its people, play a very important role in the GDP( Gross Domestic Production).
This day marks the birth anniversary of our fifth Prime Minister, Chaudhary Charan Singh. In his memory, this day is cherished as Kisan Diwas. The former PM of India, Singh, being raised in a farmer’s family, uplifted the problems faced by countrymen.
He demolished the Zamindari (Landlord) system and wrote many revolutionary books like “Abolition of Zamindari”, “Joint Farming X-rayed”, “India’s Poverty and its Solution”, and “Pleasant Proprietorship.” In the early past, half the income of the farmers was taken by the Zamindars.
Thus many farmers suffered debt and loss, resulting in taking away their own lives. This orthodox practice was put to an end by Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Tweets from leaders and dignitaries on Kisan Diwas
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, took to Twitter and extended his respect on Kisan Diwas to all farmers.
He wrote, “खुशहाल किसान – समृद्ध राष्ट्र ! कृषि अवसंरचना कोष : 1 लाख करोड़ रुपये की वित्तीय सुविधा…योजना प्रगति : प्राप्त आवेदन – 42,505, स्वीकृत परियोजनाओं की संख्या – 18,707, कुल स्वीकृत राशि – रु. 13,913 करोड़।”
The tweet translates to, “Happy Farmer – Prosperous Nation! Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: Financial facility of Rs 1 lakh crore. Scheme Progress: – Applications received – 42,505 – Number of approved projects – 18,707 – Total sanctioned amount – Rs. 13,913 crore.”
The minister announced a lump sum amount of 1 lakh crores help for the Yojna Pragati.
The Aam Aadmi party opted for their social media handle and wrote, “This country salutes our hardworking food providers on National Agriculture Day.”
The former Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder S Hooda, posted a photo of ex-Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his Twitter handle.
He wrote, “Former Prime Minister and strong advocate of farmer’s interests and rights, Ch. Regards to Charan Singh ji on his birth anniversary. Best wishes to the farmer brothers across the country #KisanDiwas, Jai jawan jai Kisan. @jayantrld.”
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