The city-based Maharashtra Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (MAFSU) is likely to push Rs1,100-crore modernization.
“The proposal for the expansion of infrastructure and facilities at MAFSU is ready and the same would be submitted to the Cabinet,” Kedar said, working on the MAFSU plan, that the university would offer short-term courses related to the agriculture sector so that rural youth could take advantage of it.
“We are planning to introduce certification and diploma courses in agriculture, dairy and goat farming, which will support young people, particularly in rural areas. Our aim is to provide opportunities and employment in the villages themselves so that young people do not have to move to cities for their livelihoods, “said Kedar.
On the alleged power struggle between Congress and the NCP over the office of Deputy President of the Zilla Parish, Kedar said the matter would be determined by a panel consisting of former MPCC President Manikrao Thakre and Minister Nitin Raut.
Congressman MLA from Saoner, who expressed concern about the inappropriate use of the Internet by young people, said, “Technology is for humans and not vice versa. There is nothing wrong with the use of technology, but it should not lead to addiction. Today, there is no strategy for youth in the state and they need to be properly directed. I am serious about this and would come up with a good proposal after researching the matter. “Supporting the state decision to allow nightlife in Mumbai by allowing 24X7 malls and shops, the Minister said that it would increase employment opportunities as well as facilities.
In response to recent demands for the lifting of prohibition from the district of Chandrapur and its implementation in Yavatmal, Kedar, who is also Wardha’s guardian minister, said that the ban on liquor in Wardha would continue as the district became a revered place for all because of Mahatma Gandhi, whose principles are being followed all over the world.
Kedar said the departments under him should follow Mahatma Gandhi’s’ Gaon banao, desh Banega’ philosophy. “As we celebrate Mahatma’s 150th birthday, the focus of our government would be to improve the rural economy and the blueprint for it to be ready,” he said.
“Egg cores are being purchased from neighbouring states every year in Maharashtra. This shows that there is a huge untapped potential for poultry-related business in the state. Today, there are only two groups of people in the villages— farmers and workers. This can be improved with appropriate policies to provide the rural population with employment opportunities, “said Kedar.
Slamming the previous (BJP) government for only making big announcements and doing nothing in fact, Kedar said he had fought for an inter-state irrigation project that could solve the drinking water problems of the Nagpur district. “Nonetheless, the legislatures of the BJP have done nothing. Now, I’ve restarted talks with Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath through Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister, and Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM. When completed, the dam will provide the district with water throughout the year and benefit paddy growers as well, “he said.
