Farewell ceremony held for Union Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi
Farewell ceremony held for Union Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare organised a dignified farewell ceremony on Saturday to mark the retirement of Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. On this occasion, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan honoured Dr. Chaturvedi and also formally welcomed the newly appointed Agriculture Secretary, Shri Atish Chandra.
In his address, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan appreciated Dr. Chaturvedi’s long, dedicated and impactful administrative tenure. He said that even in challenging circumstances, Dr. Chaturvedi adopted a balanced approach and provided new direction and momentum to the Ministry. Shri Shivraj Singh stated that Dr. Chaturvedi’s leadership qualities, problem-solving ability and strong sense of teamwork enhanced transparency and efficiency in the functioning of the Ministry.
Describing his tenure as exemplary, the Union Minister noted that Dr. Chaturvedi consistently worked with commitment and foresight, ensuring that the Ministry’s initiatives were implemented effectively and in a time-bound manner. He emphasised that Dr. Chaturvedi’s administrative experience and clarity of vision significantly strengthened policy implementation and coordination within the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
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In an emotional moment during the ceremony, Shri Chouhan presented Dr. Chaturvedi with a memento and a bouquet as a mark of respect and extended his best wishes for the future. The gathering acknowledged Dr. Chaturvedi’s contributions with appreciation and gratitude for his years of service to the agricultural sector and to farmers across the country. On the same occasion, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh welcomed the newly appointed Agriculture Secretary, Shri Atish Chandra, and expressed confidence that under his leadership, the Ministry would achieve even more effective results in advancing farmers’ interests. He conveyed his hope that Shri Chandra would continue to build upon the foundation laid by his predecessor and further strengthen the Ministry’s efforts toward agricultural growth and rural development.
The programme was attended by Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Dr. M.L. Jat, along with senior officers and staff members of the Ministry.
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