New Delhi, March 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised that agriculture remains a key pillar of Indias long-term development and urged greater focus on high-value farming along with improved quality and branding of agricultural products.
Speaking at the third post-Budget webinar on agriculture and the rural economy, he said the government has undertaken several measures to strengthen the sector and mitigate risks faced by farmers.
He said nearly 10 crore farmers have received over Rs 4 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, noting that various reforms and welfare initiatives have strengthened farmers economic security.
Modi added that these measures have reduced risks and increased confidence...