The Prime Minister mentioned the federal government has recognized 100 districts lagging in farming and launched a marketing campaign to empower farmers underneath the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana.
“If just a little assistance is given to these farmers in 100 districts underneath the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, then the farmers there may even be on par with different farmers of India,” he mentioned.
The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, authorised by the Cupboard on July 16 with an annual price range of Rs 24,000 crore, goals to remodel 100 low-performing agricultural districts throughout India by enhancing productiveness, selling crop diversification, increasing storage and irrigation amenities, and boosting credit score entry for farmers.
Modi praised farmers' resilience, noting that whether or not small farmers, cattle rearers, or fishermen, all are benefiting from quite a few growth schemes.Initiatives similar to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, rainwater harvesting, irrigation initiatives, high quality seed distribution, and well timed fertiliser provide have collectively boosted farmers' confidence throughout the nation.To deal with foot-and-mouth illness within the livestock sector, Modi mentioned the federal government has administered free 125 crore vaccination doses to date.He recalled how colonial rule had left the nation impoverished. Nonetheless, it was the tireless efforts of farmers that stuffed India's granaries and secured the nation's meals sovereignty.
“The farmers of my nation make an enormous contribution to the economic system of India. The onerous work of the farmers of India is paying off,” he mentioned.
India ranks first globally in milk, pulses, and jute manufacturing, whereas standing second in rice, wheat, cotton, fruits, and greens.
Agricultural exports have crossed Rs 4 lakh crore, the Prime Minister added.
