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More funds to be given to Bihar's farmers: Shivraj

Patna, Jan 24 (UNI) Highlighting the achievements of Bihar in the agriculture sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Friday said that the state was progressing at an accelerated pace and assured more financial assistance from the centre to its farmers.
Chauhan conducted a meeting here to review the preparedness regarding the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhagalpur on February 24.
Chauhan chopper could not take off, given the bad weather, forcing him to hold the meeting in the state capital.
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Arunachal Governor greets people on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu & Pongal

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