Lucknow, 21 Oct (HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday

flagged off vehicles carrying 1000 quintals of wheat seeds to help the

flood-affected farmers of Punjab from his official residence. On this occasion,

he said that the festival of Diwali is being celebrated with great enthusiasm,

joy and in a peaceful atmosphere. However, the real joys of festival are only

when we stand together and help victims. With this spirit, today in this difficult

time, the Uttar Pradesh government is standing with the farmers of Punjab.

Chief Minister Yogi said that Punjab's farmers will not face

this disaster alone. The double-engine government (Government of India and

Government of Uttar Pradesh) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra

Modi stands with every disaster-affected citizen. Whether it's assistance in

the form of relief materials, financial support, or rehabilitation efforts, he

said that together we will empower farmers, make them self-reliant, and

prosperous.

The Uttar Pradesh government stands with every needy person: In

his address, the Chief Minister stated that Punjab is a key state in our

country. Punjab has played a historic role in achieving the goal of

agricultural self-sufficiency in independent India. This year's excessive

rainfall has severely impacted public life. Even the seed reserves stored by

farmers were destroyed in the floods, which is likely to have a serious impact

on future crops. In this spirit, the Agriculture Department and the Uttar

Pradesh Seeds and Development Corporation are sending 2,500 bags, or 1,000

quintals, of wheat seeds to Punjab today. The Chief Minister recalled that when

floods struck Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the Uttar Pradesh

government sent relief materials to these states and also provided funds from

the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. He stated that the Uttar Pradesh government

has always stood with every needy person in times of natural disaster and will

continue to do so.

The seed is of a disease-resistant and nutritious variety: The

Chief Minister informed that the 1,000 quintals of wheat seed being sent to the

farmers of Punjab is of the BB-327 variety, also known as Karan

Shivani. This disease-resistant, bio-fortified, and nutritious variety matures

in just 155 days and is capable of yielding approximately 80 quintals per

hectare. He said that this seed will not only prove beneficial to the farmers

of Punjab but also symbolizes the progress and efficiency of the Uttar Pradesh Seeds

and Development Corporation. He said that when the current government took

office, the corporation was in a very poor state. Today, the corporation

operates with a dividend of approximately Rs. 148

crore and has earned a net profit of Rs. 37 crore in just one year. The Chief Minister said that this is proof that if

institutions work with dedication and honesty, they can not only generate

profits but also make a significant contribution to making farmers

self-reliant.

The Chief Minister said that our farmers and our institutions

are working together to strengthen the foundation of a self-reliant India. In

this regard, a Seed Park will soon be established in Lucknow in

memory of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. All formalities for

this have been completed.

Guru Hargobind Ji Maharaj's life is an inspiration for service

and sacrifice: The Chief Minister said that along with Diwali, the sacred land

of Gurus, Punjab is also celebrating the birth anniversary of Shri Guru

Hargobind Ji Maharaj, the sixth Guru of the Sikh tradition. His life inspires

service, sacrifice, and philanthropy. He set an unparalleled example of service

to humanity by freeing more than 52 kings from captivity. The Chief Minister

explained that it is said that when Guru Hargobind Ji Maharaj arrived at the

Golden Temple, lamps were lit throughout Punjab to celebrate his arrival. Just

as Diwali is celebrated when Lord Shri Ram returns to Ayodhya after 14 years of

exile, this festival of lights is also celebrated in Punjab to commemorate the

arrival of Guru Hargobind Ji Maharaj. On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt

greetings to all the brothers and sisters of Punjab, especially the farmers who

provide food. May this auspicious occasion of Diwali and Guru Hargobind Ji

Maharaj's birth anniversary infuse new energy, cooperation, and compassion into

all of us.

On this occasion, Agriculture Minister in Yogi government Surya

Pratap Shahi, Minister of State Baldev Singh Aulakh, former minister and

Legislative Council member Mahendra Singh, Vice President of Uttar Pradesh Seed

Development Corporation Rajeshwar Singh, Agriculture Production Commissioner

Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary Chief Minister's Office Sanjay Prasad,

Principal Secretary Agriculture Ravindra Kumar and other officials were

present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi