The recent appeal by the Union commerce minister to states to increase the sowing area of paddy neither help achieve food security nor does it enhance farmers' income.
Krishi Unnati Mela can pave way for New India, says PM Modi Krishi Unnati Mela can pave way for New India, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Saturday Addressed The Annual Krishi Unnati Mela At Indian Agricultural Research Institute In Delhi.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Nabanita Chakorborty | Updated on: 17 Mar 2018, 02:54:21 PM
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon farmers and scientists to work together and said that Unnati Melas can play a key role in paving way for New India. Krishi Unnati Mela is aimed at creating awareness about the latest technological developments in the agriculture and allied sectors among farmers, the prime minister said in his address at the annual Krishi Unnati Mela at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday said 29 crore farmers have so far insured their crops under the government s Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and urged other growers who have not yet got one to enroll soon. On the occasion of five years of implementation of PMFBY, the minister said crop insurance is the only suraksha kavach (security shield) for farmers from any crop losses arising due to natural disasters. So far, 29 crore farmers have insured their crops under the scheme and about 5.5 crores new farmers are getting registered every year. The government has disbursed claims worth Rs 90,000 crore in the last five years, he added.