This story is from December 27, 2020

PM Modi hails Maharajganj-based farmer as harbinger of revolution

Ram Gulab, a farmer from Maharajganj, was overjoyed when he received words of appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who told him that he would bring about a revolution in Maharajganj.
PM Modi hails Maharajganj-based farmer as harbinger of revolution
PM Modi talks to Maharajganj farmer Ram Gulab virtually during Kisan Samwad on Friday
GORAKHPUR: Ram Gulab, a farmer from Maharajganj, was overjoyed when he received words of appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who told him that he would bring about a revolution in Maharajganj.
In a virtual interaction with farmers during ‘Samwad’ programme while releasing over Rs 18,000 crore to more than 9 crore farmers’ families across the country under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, the PM appreciated Ram Gulab for forming an FPO (farmer producer organisation) with 100 farmers and subsequently taking the number to 300.

During a 4.2-minute conversation with the PM, Ram Gulab lauded the new farm laws and said the legislations would be beneficial for small farmers as it would end exploitation by mediators.
“Small farmers will get better price for their produce and there is no question of them losing their land,” he said.
Ram Gulab, who hails from Beet Vantangia village in Maharajganj, said after joining the FPO, his income had increased considerably.
“It was amazing to talk to the PM. He introduced himself very humbly and appreciated my work. I told him that I am a small farmer with only 1.5 acre land and I have 10 members in my family,” he said.
“The PM asked me how I was managing such a small farm, I told him that I made an FPO with 100 farmers with the help of a social worker Vinod Tiwari and now 300 farmers from nine villages in four blocks of the district are associated with the organisation,” he added.

The farmer told the PM that they were carrying out farming of V-43 golden sweet potato which was rich in Vitamin A.
“We have signed a contract with an Ahmedabad-based company to purchase 400 ton golden sweet potatoes from us in a year at the rate of Rs 25/kg. We get Rs 15-20/kg in the local market. The first consignment of 10 tons will be sent in February while the second lot of 200 tons will be dispatched in June next year,” he said.
“I told the PM that we are working in association with NABARD and the agriculture department. The company will also bear the transportation cost and we will get a better price for our produce,” he said.
Claiming that no farmer would lose his land under the new arrangement, Ram Gulab said: “People are spreading rumours about the new farm laws. I am very happy that I am no longer getting exploited at the hands of mediators in mandis. They used to purchase our produce from us at a low cost.”
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