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Prime Minister Modi has launched massive agricultural initiatives worth over Rs 42,000 crore. The schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and Pulses Self-Reliance Mission. Union ministers are praising these projects as historic gifts for farmers. These initiatives aim to transform agricultural infrastructure and boost farmer incomes across India.

Key Points: Modi Launches Rs 42000 Crore Agriculture Schemes for Farmers

  • New schemes aim to increase agricultural productivity and promote crop diversification
  • Projects will improve post-harvest storage capacity at panchayat levels
  • Initiatives focus on sustainable agricultural practices and better irrigation facilities
  • Programs will facilitate loan availability in 100 selected districts across India
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Union Ministers laud PM Modi's new Rs 42,000 crore initiatives for Agriculture sector

PM Modi unveils Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and Pulses Self-Reliance Mission worth Rs 42000 crore to boost farmer welfare and agricultural growth.

"A historic gift for agriculture and farmers... This initiative will bring new hope, new energy, and immense potential to the lives of our food providers. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

New Delhi, Oct 11

Union ministers on Saturday lauded the launch of agricultural projects worth over Rs 42,000 crore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying these schemes will bring new energy and immense potential to farmers.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the newly launched schemes are a historic gift for agriculture and farmers, and this initiative will bring new hope to the lives of peasants.

"PM Modi today launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana' and 'Pulses Self-Reliance Mission' from the Pusa campus in New Delhi, gifting projects related to agriculture and allied sectors worth over Rs 42,000 crore to our farmer brothers and sisters," Chouhan wrote in a post on his X handle.

He further said, "A historic gift for agriculture and farmers... This initiative will bring new hope, new energy, and immense potential to the lives of our food providers."

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri thanked PM Modi for the announcement.

India's agriculture sector is becoming strong, self-reliant, and prosperous, registering 4.5 per cent annual growth for the first time in a decade, he said.

In a post on his Instagram handle, he wrote, "The country's farmers are no longer just food providers, but are also becoming partners in nation-building. India's potential is continuously growing with the strength of farmers and livestock farmers."

The Union Minister further stated that PM Modi on Saturday reinforced his commitment to farmer welfare, agricultural self-reliance, and strengthening rural infrastructure by laying the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 42,000 crore in agriculture and allied sectors.

He stated that the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana will increase agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, increase post-harvest storage capacity at the panchayat and block levels, improve irrigation facilities, and facilitate the availability of long-term and short-term loans in 100 selected districts.

Puri expressed his gratitude to PM Modi and called these initiatives a major gift for the country's farmers.

Further, Minister Prahlad Joshi said that important initiatives are being launched for the country's self-reliance and the welfare of "our farmers".

These schemes will transform the lives of millions of farmers across India, he wrote on X.

- IANS

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Priya S
My father is a farmer in Punjab and we've been struggling with storage issues for years. If this scheme actually provides proper storage facilities at block level, it will be a game-changer for us. 🤞
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Arjun K
Good initiative but implementation is key. Previous schemes often got stuck in bureaucracy. Hope this time the benefits actually reach farmers without middlemen taking cuts.
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Sarah B
As someone working in agricultural research, I appreciate the focus on sustainable practices and crop diversification. This is exactly what Indian agriculture needs for long-term growth. 🌱
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Kavya N
Pulses Self-Reliance Mission is brilliant! We import too many pulses. If farmers get proper support for pulse cultivation, it will help both farmers and consumers. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The 4.5% growth in agriculture sector is impressive. With proper implementation of these schemes, rural India could see real transformation. Hope the loan facilities are farmer-friendly.

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