Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Presents the Award; Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam Congratulate Farmers and Officials
Published on: October 12, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
Chhattisgarh has achieved national recognition in agricultural development, farmer welfare and rural prosperity, with South Bastar Dantewada district receiving the prestigious national ‘Best District’ award for the outstanding implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana.
The recognition reflects the district’s efforts to extend agricultural schemes to farmers, promote innovative farming practices and strengthen coordination among government departments to improve programme implementation at the grassroots level.
The award was presented by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at a national agriculture conference and award ceremony held in New Delhi. Dantewada Collector Devesh Kumar Dhruv and Deputy Director of Agriculture Suraj Kumar Pansari jointly received the award on behalf of the district.
Chief Minister Calls Achievement a Matter of Pride for Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the farmers of Dantewada, the district administration and the officers and employees of the Agriculture Department on the achievement.
He said the national recognition reflected the hard work of the state’s farmers, farmer-oriented government policies and administrative commitment. He added that the state government was working in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India to make agriculture modern, remunerative and a foundation for prosperity.
The Chief Minister noted that the achievement was particularly significant for Bastar, a predominantly tribal region, and a matter of pride for the entire state.
Agriculture Minister Highlights Farmer Welfare and Modern Farming
Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare Minister Ramvichar Netam also congratulated the farmers and the Agriculture Department team.
He said the state government, under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s leadership, remained committed to increasing farmers’ incomes, improving agricultural productivity, expanding access to advanced farming techniques and connecting traditional agriculture with modern resources.
According to the minister, Dantewada’s achievement demonstrates how planned efforts, coordination between departments and active participation by farmers can support agricultural development in remote forested and tribal areas.
Administrative Leadership and Interdepartmental Coordination
Agriculture Production Commissioner and Secretary Siddharth Komal Pardeshi played an important role in strengthening the implementation of agricultural schemes through administrative guidance, regular reviews and coordination among departments.
Under his guidance, the Agriculture Department has focused on results-oriented implementation, encouraging innovations and ensuring that scheme benefits reach farmers at the grassroots level.
The district’s national recognition highlights the role of state-level administrative guidance alongside effective implementation by the district administration.
Focus on Small and Marginal Farmers
Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana, special efforts were undertaken in Dantewada to extend the benefits of agricultural schemes to small and marginal farmers in remote forest villages.
The district worked to integrate traditional agricultural practices with modern techniques, improve soil health management, encourage organic and natural farming, and ensure the availability of agricultural inputs.
The administration also strengthened coordination among the Agriculture, Horticulture, Panchayat and Rural Development departments. Cluster-based activities were promoted, while initiatives supporting value addition, processing and market access for agricultural produce were encouraged to contribute to farmers’ economic empowerment.
Collector Credits Farmers and Coordinated Efforts
After receiving the national recognition, Collector Devesh Kumar Dhruv credited the achievement to the hard work of the district’s farmers, field-level Agriculture Department personnel and coordinated efforts across departments.
He reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to modern agricultural techniques, natural farming and improving farmers’ livelihoods.
National Recognition for Dantewada
Dantewada’s award is a significant recognition for the Bastar region and Chhattisgarh as a whole. The achievement is also expected to serve as an example for other districts working to strengthen agricultural development, farmer empowerment and a self-reliant rural economy.
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