Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Uttarakhand on June 26, 2026, with a focus on farmers, agriculture, and rural development. The visit includes multiple engagements: an alumni conference at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, which will bring together former students to discuss developments in agriculture, education, research, and technology.
In Rudrapur, under the 'Save the Farms Campaign', the Minister will interact with farmers, visit agricultural fields, inspect crops, and hold direct discussions on farming-related issues. This program will include participation from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, state ministers, local public representatives, and farmers, aimed at facilitating direct communication between policymakers and farmers.
A high-level meeting with Chief Minister Dhami at Pantnagar will focus on detailed discussions about the overall development of agriculture in Uttarakhand, farmer welfare, rural development schemes, coordinated functioning between central and state governments, and progress of development works. The meeting will review implementation effectiveness of government schemes reaching farmers and rural communities, identifying areas needing accelerated implementation, improving delivery mechanisms, and enhancing inter-departmental coordination.
The visit is designed to strengthen agricultural development, improve farmer welfare, and accelerate rural progress through stakeholder engagement at various levels, providing an opportunity to review ongoing programs and assess future priorities for Uttarakhand's agricultural and rural sectors.