Itanagar: Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, took a significant step towards progress by inaugurating a farmers’ awareness program in Itanagar. This pioneering initiative aims to empower farmers through agrometeorological advisory services, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to tackle the challenges posed by a changing climate.
Recognizing the crucial role of agriculture in India’s economy and its vulnerability to climate change, the program focuses on providing farmers with actionable information and guidance derived from meteorological data. By leveraging advanced forecasting techniques and technology, the initiative aims to enhance farmers’ decision-making abilities and enable them to adopt climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the importance of empowering farmers in the face of climate change, acknowledging that it poses unprecedented challenges to agricultural productivity and livelihoods. He expressed that this initiative signifies a notable advancement in our collective efforts to provide farmers with the essential tools and knowledge required to mitigate the effects of a changing climate on their agricultural produce and yields.
