Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo on Monday took charge as Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment.
“First and foremost I would like to thank the Chief Minister for having trusted me and given me one of the most important portfolios of Agriculture because it deals with the majority people of the State and the responsibility is humungous. You have to deliver. We have always been faced with farmer suicide cases and others. We have to now work towards ensuring that there are no suicides by farmers in the State and this department has already achieved 90 per cent expenditure we would like to carry it forward and make it 100 per cent in the coming days,” said Singh Deo briefing reporters after assuming office.
Singh Deo said that the message that he would like to give to the people of Odisha is that this government is committed to delivering 100 per cent on the promises made through their manifesto to the people.
He thanked the people for having voted them to power.
“They (people) have to just wait and watch for the next couple of months and our promises will start reaching them,” he added.
The Minister was given a warm welcome upon his arrival at Krushi Bhavan. Singh Deo participated in a puja ceremony to begin his tenure with blessings.
Principal Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee introduced the Minister to the Agriculture Department team. Minister Singh Deo toured Krushi Bhavan, exploring various departments. He visited Millet Café, which highlights Odisha’s focus on nutritious food.
