Overview

• He announced plans to spend his political retirement studying the Vedas and Upanishads while practising natural farming on his own land.
• Shah said his adoption of organic methods led to a 1.5-times jump in agricultural produce on his farm.
• He cautioned that wheat grown with chemical fertilisers contributes to hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders and cancer.
• The minister linked his natural farming advocacy to broader Cooperation Ministry reforms, including the foundation of Tribhuvan Sahkari University and targeted dairy sector measures.
• Describing the Cooperation Ministry as larger than Home Affairs, he said its work directly benefits farmers, rural communities and livestock.