New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched two major agricultural initiatives, the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulses Aatmanirbharta Mission, in New Delhi.
These schemes aim to transform India’s agriculture sector by increasing productivity, promoting crop diversification, and enhancing farmers’ income.
“We are working day and night for the welfare of our farmer, livestock herder, and fisherman brothers and sisters,” PM Modi said. “For the self-reliance of the country, for the welfare of farmers… two new schemes are being launched. These initiatives will empower our farmers and future generations.”
“On one hand, we need to be self-reliant. On the other hand, we also need to produce for the global market,” he said.
The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana targets 100 low-productivity districts across the country, aiming to enhance agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, provide easy access to credit and storage infrastructure; the Pulses Aatmanirbharta Mission seeks to make India self-reliant in pulse production by: Increasing productivity; Expanding cultivation areas and strengthening the value chain.
“Dalhan Aatmnirbharta Mission… This is not just a mission to increase pulse production but also a campaign to empower our future generations,” PM Modi said asserting: “Animal husbandry… fish farming… beekeeping have empowered small farmers and landless families.”
The launch of these schemes comes as a significant step towards achieving the government’s goal of doubling farmers’ income and making India self-reliant in agriculture. The initiatives are expected to benefit millions of farmers across the country, enhancing their income and livelihood.
