West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose Visits Krishi Jagran, Calls Agriculture Divine

The Honourable Governor of West Bengal, Dr CV Ananda Bose visited the Krishi Jagran office in Delhi, on Monday, May 22, 2023. Having served the country as a civil servant for most of the years of his life, he has pioneered the art of storytelling with at least 45 books written in different languages and four bestsellers. The CEO and Founder of Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic, welcomed His Excellency, saying, “knowledge has come here, today, the wisdom has come to us.”

His Excellency was filled with gratitude, he said that it has been a learning experience for him, as he is got an opportunity to see so many people from different cultural backgrounds working under the same roof, without any disparity. "Congratulations to all of you. Thank you for the nice words,” he said.

He was elated to an extent that he compared the scene at Krishi Jagran with that of Rome, where pope used to give a one-liner for a winning painting. One such was - "Fear not, it is me," a line mentioned by Jesus in the Bible.  

Coming from an agricultural family background, His Excellency Dr CV Bose holds enormous empathy and compassion for the farmers in the country. He also said that “The relation between agriculture and soil is divine.”

His Excellency also mentioned that he hails from Kerala, known as "God's own country," and conveyed that Parashurama, a mythical figure, was responsible for creating the region with his axe. He further stated that Parashurama authored a book called "Krishi Geeta," which provided guidance on sowing and cultivating seeds. This book was aimed at promoting prosperity.

They remarked that presently, a new concept called sustainable agriculture has emerged. This concept aims to rectify the previous disregard for long-term consequences and emphasizes a responsible approach to farming. It encourages practices that promote both environmental preservation and economic well-being.

He gave a special mention to the farmers, who ran this country during the pandemic.

Because farming is the divine origin, agriculture can provide you with anything that you want. He also said that nature is a great teacher, nature never betrays us. “We advocate for comprehensive reforms in education, culture, and society.” His Excellency adds.

Dr. P.K. Pant expressed his deep admiration and conveyed his desire for another productive meeting with him. T.R. Kesavan, the Group President at Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, paid tribute to His Excellency for his exceptional contributions not only in agriculture but also in various other sectors.

Mamta Jain, Group Editor and CMO of Krishi Jagran, shared her thoughts, emphasizing the power of silence, one of the books written by His Excellency Dr Bose. She drew inspiration from King Solomon, renowned for his leadership, as he empathetically understood the pain of every small creature. “Similar to these ants, our farmers hold immense significance, and at Krishi Jagran, we strive to shed light on their remarkable work,” she said.