‘We are engaged in building an India where farmers are prosperous and empowered’, said Prime Minister Modi
New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a webinar on ‘Agriculture and Rural Prosperity’. In this post-budget webinar, PM Modi said, this year’s budget was the first full budget of the third term of our government. This budget has not only shown continuity in our policies, but has also shown a new expansion in the vision of a developed India. India’s resolutions moving towards the goal of a developed India are very clear. Together we are engaged in building an India where farmers are prosperous and farmers are empowered
‘Our effort is to ensure that no farmer is left behind’
He said that it is our endeavor that no farmer is left behind. Take every farmer forward. Considering agriculture as the first engine of development, we have given pride of place to our farmers. We are moving together towards two big goals – first, development of agriculture sector and second, prosperity of our villages. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was implemented 6 years ago. Under this scheme, farmers have received about Rs.4.4 lakh crores. This amount has been directly transferred to the accounts of about 11 crore farmers.
‘Farmers centric digital infrastructure ready’
He said that we have created a farmer-centric digital infrastructure, so that the benefits of this scheme can reach the farmers across the country. Today India’s agricultural production is at a record level. The agricultural production which was close to 265 million tonnes 10-11 years ago has now increased to more than 330 million tonnes. This is the result of our government’s approach from seed to market.
Announcement of ‘PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana’
PM Modi said that we have announced ‘PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana’ in the budget. Under this, the focus will be on the development of the 100 lowest agricultural productivity districts of the country i.e. low productivity districts. Today, awareness about nutrition has increased among people. Therefore, in view of the increasing demand for horticulture, dairy and fishery products, a lot of investment has been made in these sectors. Many programs are being run to increase the production of fruits and vegetables. Formation of Makhana Board has also been announced in Bihar.
The government is committed to enriching the rural economy
He said that our government is committed to enriching the rural economy. Crores of poor people are being given houses under PM Awas Yojana-Rural. property owners have got ‘record of rights’ from the ownership plan. We have increased the financial strength of the self-help group. We have set a target of making 3 crore millionaire didi. Due to our efforts, more than 1.25 crore sisters have become millionaire sisters.
