New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that small farmers are now given maximum priority in the formulation of agricultural policies in the country.
Overcoming the state after releasing the installments of financial benefits under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Modi said in recent years, serious efforts were carried out to provide convenience and security for this small farmer.
“Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, RS One Lakh Sixty Crore has so far been given to farmers to the extent to the One Lakh Crore Hospital was transferred to small farmers during the pandemic period.
More than 2 Kisan credit cards were issued during the Corona period, most of them became farmers Small, “said Prime Minister.
He said small farmers would also benefit from the infrastructure of agricultural infrastructure and connectivity that emerged in this country.
“Initiatives such as food gardens, rails and infrastructure funds will help small farmers.
In the year, more than 6,000 projects have been approved under infrastructure funds.
These steps increase smallholder access to the market and bargaining power through FOS.
“The Prime Minister said.
He called for Changes in Indian Agriculture in accordance with the demands of time changes and praised the farmers to record production during a pandemic and describe the steps of the government to reduce the difficulties of farmers during the difficult period.
“The government ensures supply of seeds, fertilizers, and access to an unbroken market.
Urea is available throughout and when DAP prices vary in the international market, the government immediately sets 12,000 rupees for it so that the burden is not felt by farmers.” Said PM Modi .
A small farmer is given a priority when completing agricultural policy: PM Modi
