Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that agricultural development, smarter farming and farmer empowerment are key to building a Viksit Bharat. Addressing Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi this evening, Mr Modi said, agriculture is India’s culture and tradition.
The Prime Minister said, in the last decade the agriculture growth rate in the country has been above four per cent. He said, after Independence it is the first decade when country’s agriculture sector has got such growth rate.
Saying that the programme is being held at a time when the country is celebrating festivals, Mr Modi highlighted that maximum Indian festivals are connected to agriculture. Mr Modi lauded the organisers for organising such a conference saying it a postive beginning.
Around two thousand farmers from across India, alongside policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, and agricultural scientists are attending the 2-day event. Approximately 20 progressive farmers and Padma Shri recipients are scheduled to share their innovation and resilience stories.
