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Covid-19: Kerala to boost agriculture amid fears of prolonged impact

"The state needs large scale interventions to increase the output of food grains, fruits and vegetables," said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
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The state needs to be self-sufficient in producing food grains and in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables so as to be prepared for any eventuality in the future.

Gireesh Babu Chennai
With the Covid-19 pandemic threatening the availability of agricultural supples in the long term, Kerala government is pushing for modern farming techniques and practices to maximise produce. "The state needs large scale interventions to increase the output of food grains, fruits and vegetables," said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

In a meeting, attended by representatives of various departments, on Wednesday it was decided that an action plan to maximise the produce would prepared in a week. The plan will cover various types of food production, including poultry, fish farming, milk production, among others.

The state needs to be self-sufficient in producing food grains

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