NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: The Sixth Niti Aayog Governing Council meeting saw PM Narendra Modi make a strong case for the agricultural reforms saying they were necessary for transformation of the sector.
Unlimited opportunities awaited the farmers, the PM stressed, adding that necessary investment in infrastructure and modernisation would be the key to realise the potential.
“We spend about Rs 65,000 crore in the import of edible oils which can easily go to our farmers. In pulses, we used to spend much in import, but the policy steps ensured that the farmers now meet the demand. The result of a number of steps is evident in the rise of export of agricultural produce even during Covid-19 pandemic,” said the Prime Minister.
Farm law protester held for attacking Station House Officer at Singhu border
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He had stolen a policeman’s car after threatening him with a sword
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File photo shows policemen tackling a violent mob during the farmers’ protest at Singhu border, in New Delhi.
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SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA
He had stolen a policeman’s car after threatening him with a sword
Delhi Police have arrested a protester for allegedly attacking the Station House Officer (SHO) of Samaypur Badli police station during a chase after he stole a policeman’s car by threatening him with a sword near the Singhu border, said a senior police officer on Wednesday.
Rakesh Tikait said the protesting farmers are guests of Delhi who will keep coming to the national capital and going back to their homes to look after their farms.