Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Chouhan attends Seva Sankalp Abhiyan event in Goa, says State has ‘growth, opportunity and aspirations’ to become Swayampurna

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' and 'Swayampurna Goa' programme in Ponda, Goa, where he launched the 'Goa Fresh' brand to give agricultural produce a distinct identity. Highlighting Goa's favorable conditions for farming such as coconut, cashew, and spices, the Minister assured central government support for agricultural transformation in the state. The event also marked the sixth anniversary of the Swayampurna Goa initiative and featured the launch of an FPO policy, the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme, distribution of agricultural subsidies, and financial support for self-help groups and food enterprises under government schemes.