Give ‘Event Status’s to Farming : Prabhav Naik
Margao: Madganvcho Awaaz has strongly extended its support to Calangutecho Awaaz and young progressive farmer Bai Narusha D’Souza, who has emerged as a youth icon in farming through her dedication and grassroots efforts. Farming is the backbone of Goa’s economy and culture, and it deserves the highest priority from the government, stated Youth Leader Prabhav Naik.
Prabhav Naik demanded that the Government of Goa must immediately declare farming as a “State Event”, ensuring maximum allocation of funds, institutional support, and time-bound implementation of farmer-centric schemes. “When farmers prosper, Goa prospers. Any government serious about sustainable development cannot afford to neglect agriculture,” he said.
Reacting to the appeal made by the young lady farmer from Calangute to the Panchayat for providing free tractor facilities to farmers, Prabhav Naik said such basic demands highlight the harsh ground reality faced by cultivators. Instead of burdening farmers with costs, the government must proactively provide mechanisation, inputs, and infrastructure at subsidised or zero cost.
“Farming must be the topmost priority on the government agenda, not an afterthought. Youth are willing to take up farming, but the absence of policy support, facilities, and respect for agriculture is pushing them away,” Prabhav Naik remarked, adding that empowering Panchayats to support farmers is equally essential.
Making a sharp comparison, Prabhav Naik said, “The BJP Government never hesitates to spend multiple crores on events, even granting post-facto approvals. If such generosity can be shown for short-term spectacles, why not for farming, which ensures food security and livelihoods?” he questioned.
Concluding, Prabhav Naik said, “I demand ‘Event Status’ for farming. Declaring farming as an event will guarantee priority funding, visibility, and urgency in implementation. More importantly, it will encourage youth participation in agriculture, restore dignity to farmers, and secure Goa’s future.”
