PM Modi Unveils New Crop Varieties, Engages With Farmers Under An Umbrella!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored his emphasis on research and innovation in agriculture. He recalled the iconic phrase "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" coined by former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri and the subsequent addition of "Jai Vigyan" by former PM Atal Bihar Vajpayee. The PM highlighted how he has added "Jai Anusandhan" to this phrase, giving utmost priority to research and innovation. He said that the release of 109 new crop varieties is a tangible outcome of his focus on Innovation in agriculture, bringing research to life on the ground. Prime Minister Modi also interacted with farmers & scientists. While interacting with the farmers, the PM noted that farmers are conscious of their responsibility towards Mother Earth and are voluntarily transitioning away from pesticides. This shift towards natural farming is yielding better results for them. The PM also highlighted that significant milestones are on the horizon as farmers are increasingly adopting natural farming. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also with him.