Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to take Government schemes to the door-steps of farmers, Varuna MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah launched Ilakhegala Nadige Raithara Mane Bagilige (Government Departments’ march to  the doorsteps of farmers) at a programme organised near Varuna Gram Panchayat (GP) Office in Mysuru taluk on Wednesday.

Highlighting the objectives of the march after flagging off the publicity vehicle, Dr. Yathindra said that it will help in taking various Union and State Governments’  schemes, plans, initiatives, projects  and programmes meant for agriculture sector to the doorsteps of farmers and also educate them of the benefits and privileges available under them.

The march will help in firmly maintaining the bond between Government Departments and the farmers, he added.

The vehicle will pass through Varuna, Vajamangala, Varakodu, Mellahalli, Keelanapura, Yadakola, Devalapura, Someshwarapura and Harohalli GPs.

Taluk Assistant Director of Agriculture Dr. Veeranna, Varuna GP President Rajesh, Sericulture Officer Mahesh Kumar, Horticulture Officer Mamatha, Agriculture Officer Vinay Kumar and others were present.