Asserting farmers as India’s lifeblood, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan firmly stated no dilutions in their protection. His Wednesday interaction with reporters in the capital underscored the sector’s upward trajectory, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stewardship.
Key wins include world-leading rice output, enhanced wheat volumes, and a 33 percent food grain surge. ‘We’re tackling gaps via a solid framework, with no room for slack,’ Chouhan affirmed.
Positioning India for global food supremacy, initiatives target high-value horticulture. Process overhauls aim to farmer-proof operations. ‘Compromising their interests is unthinkable,’ he reiterated.
Bharat Vistar platform stole the spotlight: a simple query-response hub for all agri-needs, bypassing IT barriers. Farmers stay home, get answers fast. Multi-lingual expansion is imminent for broader reach.
Chouhan previewed the Krishi Vigyan Mela, a knowledge extravaganza on farming shifts. ‘It arms farmers against tomorrow’s challenges,’ he said, stressing flawless organization and comprehensive briefings.