Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Inaugurates Agricultural Exhibition in Hisar; Announces Key Initiatives for Farmers

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, inaugurated the three-day Agricultural Darshan Exhibition organized by Agri India Exhibition in Hisar, emphasizing the state’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity through modern machinery and technology. During the event, he announced a significant step in the certification process for agricultural tractors under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). Starting today, the North Zone Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in Hisar will begin issuing CMVR certification for agricultural tractors. This initiative is expected to directly benefit agricultural manufacturers across northern India, facilitating the spread of high-quality farming equipment.

The Chief Minister also launched a Custom Hiring Center at the Institute, where small and marginal farmers will be able to rent agricultural machinery, including rotavators, super seeders, land levelers, plows, and trolleys. This move aims to provide farmers with affordable access to essential farming tools, ultimately improving crop yields and boosting productivity.

Addressing farmers and agricultural professionals at the inauguration, Chief Minister Saini highlighted that the exhibition would play a key role in advancing Haryana’s agricultural mechanization campaign and helping farmers adopt modern farming techniques. The event, he said, would also introduce them to the latest advancements in agriculture.

The Chief Minister referenced the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan,” first coined by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and expanded upon by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include “Jai Vigyan” (science) and “Jai Anusandhan” (research). He encouraged agricultural machinery manufacturers to focus on developing cost-effective tools tailored to the needs of farmers. Emphasizing the importance of innovation, he noted that agricultural engineers and manufacturers must collaborate to bring these solutions to life.

In his speech, Chief Minister Saini urged farmers to prioritize new technologies, high-quality seeds, and organic farming while fully utilizing both state and central government schemes. With the water table depleting, he called on farmers to adopt water-saving techniques such as sprinklers and drip irrigation, which are subsidized by the state government by up to 80%.

Saini reaffirmed that the state government’s goal is to make Haryana a prosperous, modern, and progressive state by ensuring maximum contribution from the farming community. The government’s mission, he emphasized, is to make every farmer self-sufficient and ensure they reap the full rewards of their hard work.

He also pointed to the numerous welfare schemes being implemented under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, such as compensation for crop damage. While the previous Congress government allocated only ₹1,155 crores for crop loss compensation, the current Haryana government has allocated ₹13,500 crores from 2014 to 2025. Additionally, the central government’s agricultural budget has seen a significant increase from ₹25,000 crores to ₹1,25,000 crores under Modi’s leadership.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the modernization of farming and the promotion of advanced technology in agriculture are essential for achieving the goal of a developed Haryana and, consequently, a developed India. He shared his personal understanding as a farmer’s son, recognizing the importance of modern farming machinery to simplify agricultural work and reduce production costs.

Looking to the future, Saini outlined how emerging technologies such as drones, sensors, and artificial intelligence are transforming agriculture. Farmers can now monitor fields more efficiently with drones, apply fertilizers and pesticides with precision, and use sensors to measure soil moisture and nutrient levels, allowing them to optimize irrigation and fertilization. This not only saves water and fertilizers but also boosts production.

The Chief Minister acknowledged the new challenges faced by the agriculture sector, including shrinking landholdings, falling water tables, and the adverse effects of climate change, which increase dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. He emphasized the need for collective efforts from the government, agricultural scientists, and farmers to address these challenges.

Haryana’s government is also implementing special schemes to provide tractors, harvesters, and other essential equipment to farmers. A new program to rent machinery to small farmers has been introduced to help them produce more with minimal investment. The state government has allocated approximately ₹1,213 crores to help farmers manage crop residue, reflecting its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Saini further highlighted that Haryana is the first state to ensure the procurement of all crops from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP). The government has transferred ₹1.25 lakh crore directly into the accounts of over 12 lakh farmers for crop procurement. In case of any payment delays, the government pays interest, amounting to around ₹7 crore in interest to farmers for delays in payment.

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