Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering farmers across the nation while unveiling 109 new crop varieties at a special event in Delhi. The new varieties are climate-friendly and high-yielding, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing the income of farmers.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting the farming community and ensuring that they have access to the latest agricultural innovations. He expressed confidence that these new crop varieties would significantly boost farmers’ incomes while being environmentally sustainable.
The Prime Minister also expressed satisfaction with the growing trend among farmers towards adopting natural farming practices. He took the opportunity to listen to their experiences and engage in a detailed discussion about the numerous benefits of natural farming. PM Modi acknowledged the positive impact of this shift, highlighting that natural farming not only improves crop yields but also contributes to environmental conservation.
In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote in Hindi, “हम अपने किसान भाई-बहनों को सशक्त बनाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हैं। इसी दिशा में आज दिल्ली में फसलों की 109 नई किस्मों को जारी करने का सुअवसर मिला। जलवायु अनुकूल और ज्यादा उपज देने वाली इन किस्मों से उत्पादन बढ़ने के साथ हमारे अन्नदाताओं की आय भी बढ़ेगी।”
He added, “मुझे इस बात का संतोष है कि हमारे किसान भाई-बहन प्राकृतिक खेती की ओर भी तेजी से कदम बढ़ा रहे हैं। आज उनके अनुभवों को करीब से जानने का मौका मिला। इस दौरान हमने प्राकृतिक खेती के लाभों पर भी विस्तार से चर्चा की।”
The release of these new crop varieties is part of the government’s broader strategy to promote sustainable agriculture and enhance the livelihoods of farmers across India. The Prime Minister’s interaction with farmers at the event reflects his ongoing commitment to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the agricultural sector.
