Murmu also expressed his deep respect for the region and said, “Visiting the land of tribal icon Birsa Munda is like a pilgrimage for me.” (Photo: PTI)
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said secondary farming could significantly improve the rural economy, urging the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to focus on converting waste into wealth.
“Secondary agriculture has the potential to boost the rural economy. ICAR should work towards achieving this goal and increasing farmers’ income,” she said while speaking at the centenary celebrations of ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in this city as a guest of honour.
Highlighting the export potential of Indian lac, which is in huge demand in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, the President noted that Jharkhand accounts for 55 per cent of the country’s total lac production.
“Jharkhand’s lac production is a vital source of income for the tribal community,” he stressed.
Murmu also expressed his deep respect for the region and said, “Visiting the land of tribal icon Birsa Munda feels like a pilgrimage to me.”
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Governor Santosh Gangwar and Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Sanjay Seth were present on the occasion.
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First published: September 20, 2024 | 17:21 IS
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