India, Nov. 12 -- Calling for expanded economic opportunities in rural areas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the true measure of development lies in improving farmers' incomes, strengthening their economic security and creating better livelihood opportunities.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating four infrastructure facilities at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir, the LG said development must bring tangible improvements in the lives of farmers.
"The greatest test of any change is how much positive difference it makes in a farmer's life. The true measure of our progress should be the rising income of farmers, their economic security and new opportunities emerging...