Caste census testimony of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas of Centre says senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan –

Senior BJP leader and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today stated that the Narendra Modi’s government works on the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and the decision to conduct a caste census along with the census is a testimony of it. Addressing a function in Patna on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Budhu Nonia, Mr. Chouhan said that the notification for the census has been issued and dates have been declared which proves that the Modi government walks the talk. The Minister emphasized its commitment to the welfare of the poor, assuring that all homeless individuals will be surveyed and provided pucca houses. He mentioned that the waiting list for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for the poor in Bihar up to 2018 has been cleared. He also mentioned Lakhpati Didi initiatives of NDA government for making women empowered and self reliant. During the event, Mr. Chouhan also criticized Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, alleging that he had insulted Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.
Mr. Chouhan today also held a review meeting with scientists and officials over research activities and institutional progress for agricultural transformation in Eastern India at ICAR Research Complex For Eastern Region at Patna. He discussed several aspects from land to lab extension, agro mechanisation, progressive farming and integrated agriculture.