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Prime Minister Modi Interacts with Farmers, Launches Two New Schemes and Emphasizes Self-Sufficiency and Rural Development

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In a recent interaction with farmers at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi underscored his commitment to farmer welfare, agricultural self-reliance, and rural infrastructure development. The Prime Minister launched two major schemes in the agriculture sector, the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an outlay of Rs 11,440 crore. He also inaugurated and dedicated to the nation projects valued at over Rs 5,450 crore in the agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors. During the interaction, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of sustainable farming practices, group farming, and the potential of millets in regions with water scarcity. He encouraged farmers to adopt natural and chemical-free farming methods, using a phased approach to build confidence gradually.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses have an outlay of Rs 24,000 crore and Rs 11,440 crore, respectively, aimed at promoting agricultural self-reliance and strengthening rural infrastructure.
  • The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of sustainable farming practices, including intercropping and incorporating leguminous crops to enhance soil fertility and generate additional income.
  • A farmer from Hisar district, Haryana, shared his experience of cultivating Kabuli chana (chickpeas) and achieving a yield of approximately 10 quintals per acre, highlighting the potential of pulses farming.
  • The Prime Minister encouraged group farming, where small and marginal farmers can come together to select high-value crops and gain better access to markets.
  • Multiple participants highlighted the life-changing impact of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in aquaculture and fisheries development, creating employment opportunities and generating profits for entrepreneurs.
  • The Prime Minister acknowledged the developmental changes in Jammu & Kashmir under the current leadership, with participants expressing deep emotional gratitude for the leadership's support.
  • An FPO from Dhari, Amreli District, Gujarat, shared that her organization of 1,700 farmers is cultivating 1,500 acres and delivering 20% annual dividends for the past four years.

Statistics:

  • The outlay for the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is Rs 24,000 crore.
  • The outlay for the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is Rs 11,440 crore.
  • The projects valued at over Rs 5,450 crore in the agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors have been inaugurated and dedicated to the nation.
  • The yield of Kabuli chana (chickpeas) achieved by a farmer from Hisar district, Haryana, is approximately 10 quintals per acre.
  • The PMMSY has created employment opportunities and generated profits for entrepreneurs in aquaculture and fisheries development.

Sources:

  • "Press Release - Prime Minister's Office, Government of India"
  • "The Times of India"
  • "India Today"

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