Delivering a blueprint for agricultural revival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged on Friday a massive push towards export-oriented farming to elevate farmer prosperity and employment. From the post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural change, his video message resonated with actionable insights for global integration.
As economy’s bedrock, agriculture needs strategic upgrades, PM Modi proclaimed. The dawn of 21st century’s second quarter calls for export focus, diversification, and tech adoption amid volatile global markets.
Lauding Budget 2026-27’s productivity and income-boosting steps, he rallied experts, corporates, and growers for collaborative high-value farming that competes worldwide.
Success demands rigorous quality, branding, and ecosystem linkages, he emphasized. Organic and natural farming aids holistic wellness; fisheries could emerge as export powerhouse. High-value pursuits and business innovations will drive rural wealth.
PM Modi drew attention to cashew, coconut, sandalwood, agarwood, almonds, walnuts, pine nuts’ prospects, while boosting private stakes in dairy, livestock, and coastal fishing.
For inclusivity, SHE-Mart’s growth will link women SHGs to buyers. Digital ecosystem boasts 76.3 million farmer IDs and 235 million surveyed plots.
Budget’s Rs 1.62 lakh crore allocation, 7% higher, prioritizes modernization and jobs. Tailored support for coastal high-value crops, Northeast agarwood, and hill nuts exemplifies focused governance for sustainable growth.