At the inauguration of the 32nd International Association of Agricultural Economists conference in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the pivotal role of agriculture in India’s economic policies. He emphasized the importance of small farmers in ensuring the nation’s food security and showcased India’s advancements in sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices. Modi outlined various initiatives and technological advancements that are shaping the future of agriculture in India and reiterated the country’s commitment to global welfare and food security.
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that agriculture is central to India’s economic policies and highlighted the importance of small farmers in food security.
- Modi spoke at the inauguration of the 32nd International Association of Agricultural Economists conference at the National Agricultural Science Centre in Delhi.
- He noted that similar agricultural models are applicable to several developing countries in Asia.
- The Prime Minister emphasized the benefits of large-scale, chemical-free natural farming and its positive results in India.
- The 2024 budget focuses on sustainable and climate-resilient farming and developing an ecosystem to support farmers.
- Modi highlighted that nearly 1,900 new climate-resilient crop varieties have been introduced in the past decade.
- Examples include rice varieties requiring 25% less water and black rice from Northeast India, known for its medicinal value.
- The Prime Minister discussed initiatives like Soil Health Cards, solar farming, digital agriculture markets (e-Nam), and Kisan Credit Cards.
- He mentioned the formalisation of agriculture, including micro-irrigation, digitisation of land records, and the use of drones in farming.
- Modi reiterated India’s commitment to global welfare and the holistic approach of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” to tackle sustainable agriculture challenges.
