Under PM Modi, agriculture sector witnessed unprecedented transformation in 12 years: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, June 11
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's agriculture sector has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years, with several initiatives significantly strengthening the farming community across the country.
In a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office, Dhami said schemes such as PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, the Crop Insurance Scheme, Kisan Credit Card, expansion of irrigation facilities, and increased use of technology in agriculture have empowered farmers and improved their income, while also strengthening rural economies.
He said these policy interventions have brought positive changes in the lives of millions of farmers and have helped make agriculture more profitable and sustainable.
CM Dhami further said that, under the Prime Minister's guidance, the state government is also continuously working for the welfare of farmers. He highlighted that through the "House of Himalayas" initiative, mountain products are being linked to national and international markets.
Dhami added that the state government is also promoting horticulture, natural farming, millets, agricultural mechanisation, and improved market access for farmers in border and remote areas. He said the government remains committed to making farmers prosperous and strengthening agriculture as a key pillar of Uttarakhand's economy.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the impact of various farmer-centric initiatives launched by his government as he marked 12 years of Kisan Samriddhi Yojana, celebrating key agricultural welfare schemes including the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (Crop Insurance Scheme).
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said farmers remain central to the country's food security, nutrition and prosperity, and reiterated the government's commitment to improving their livelihoods through various welfare and agricultural reforms.
"Our farmer brothers and sisters are the bedrock of the country's food security, nutrition, and prosperity. To make their lives as easy as possible, our government is leaving no stone unturned. Initiatives like the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi and the Crop Insurance Scheme are not only safeguarding their income but also empowering agriculture further," PM Modi said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who studied agricultural economics, these schemes look good on paper but ground reality is mixed. The KCC and PM-Kisan are helpful but small farmers in remote areas still struggle with market access. Let's hope Uttarakhand's mountain products initiative actually reaches these farmers rather than just big cooperatives.
I'm from a farming family in Punjab and I can say things have improved. My dad always says that earlier governments only remembered farmers during elections but Modi ji has given us direct benefits. The Crop Insurance Scheme is a game changer for us! 👍
Good initiatives but why doesn't anyone talk about the rising input costs? Fertilizer prices are through the roof and MSP isn't always implemented properly. The government should focus on minimum support price and reducing farmer debt rather than just giving small cash transfers. Sorry but truth needs to be said.
Reading this from Canada and I think India's approach to integrating technology with traditional farming is exactly what the world needs. The "House of Himalayas" linking mountain products to global markets is smart! Would love to see more data on how much farmer income has actually increased though.
Living in Mumbai now but my family still farms in Maharashtra. The PM-Kisan helped them during COVID when everything was shut. But we need more cold storage facilities and better roads in rural areas. You can have all the schemes but if the farmer can't transport produce to market, what's the point? Rural infrastructure is still lagging.
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.