Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a big gift to the agriculture world of the country today. He dedicated 35 special varieties of crops to the nation today. Apart from this, the new campus of the National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur was also inaugurated by the PM. PM Modi participated in this program through video conferencing.
What did the PM say in the address?
PM Modi said, 'March to future is equally important along with our ancient tradition of farming. When we talk about the future, it has modern technology at its core, new farming tools.
PM Modi said that along with increasing the MSP, we also improved the procurement process so that more and more farmers can get the benefit of it. More than 430 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been procured in the Rabi season.
PM Modi said that along with increasing the MSP, we also improved the procurement process so that more and more farmers can get the benefit of it. More than 430 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been procured in the Rabi season.
PM Modi said that along with increasing the MSP, we also improved the procurement process so that more and more farmers can get the benefit of it. More than 430 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been procured in the Rabi season.
The PM said, to give water security to the farmers, we started irrigation projects, launched a campaign to complete about 100 irrigation projects pending for decades.
Prime Minister Modi said, 'In recent years more than 1300 seed varieties of different crops have been prepared, in the same series today 35 more crop varieties are being dedicated at the feet of farmers.'
PM Modi said, 'In the last 6-7 years, science and technology are being used on a priority basis to solve the challenges related to agriculture. Our focus is very high on more nutritious seeds, adapted to new conditions, especially in changing climates.'
Prime Minister Modi said, 'Continuously increasing synergy of agriculture and science is very important for India of the 21st century. Another step is being taken related to this, with the hope of changing the lives of small farmers of the country, I am dedicating this huge gift to the feet of the farmers of my country.
Explain that these special varieties of crops have been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It aims to tackle the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. This pan-India event is being organized jointly by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), State and Central Agricultural Universities, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
Its objective is to create public awareness for adopting climate-friendly technologies along with providing options for high-earning crops to the farmers. During the same program, PM Modi will also inaugurate the newly constructed campus of the National Institute of Biologicals, Raipur. According to the information given from the Prime Minister's Office, on this occasion, PM Modi will interact with the farmers and address them. Along with this, Green Campus Awards will also be distributed to agricultural universities.
What are the characteristics of 35 special varieties of crops?
Talking about the variety of 35 new crops introduced by PM Modi, such a crop of a gram is also going to be in this list which can easily withstand drought. Apart from this, rice with disease resistance has also been prepared. Disease resistant crop has also been included to increase the yield of tur. An early maturing variety and disease-resistant rice have also been developed. Apart from this, different varieties of crops like millet, maize, buckwheat are also going to be available to the country today.
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