PM Narendra Modi speaks about need to reach farmers, increase productivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke about the need to reach farmers and increase productivity to ensure maximum benefit to farmers. The Prime Minister was speaking at the 86th ICAR Foundation Day and Award Ceremony.Commencing his speech, PM Narendra Modi said, "You gave me a standing ovation but I request you to give a standing ovation to the farmers who feed the people of India.""I wish you all start thinking about how to celebrate the 100 year celebrations of ICAR. Think of how to reach farmers, how our farmers can feed India & the world? How agriculture enriches the pockets of farmers too. Except increasing productivity per hectare we have no choice. We also have to quicken the pace & ensure there is no erosion in quality. We need to ensure scientific management of water cycle keeping in mind the (changing) weather cycle," he added.