PM Modi Calls for Speedy Implementation of Agriculture Budget, Keeping Focus on Action

In this image provided by PMO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addresses during a post-budget webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, In Delhi, on March 1, 2025. Photo Credit: PMO Via PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 1, 2025) Called for Expeditious Implementation of the Budgetary Proposals for Agriculture and Rural Development, Rural Development, Rural Development, UrGing Stakehlets to Focus on “Action” Action “Action” of deliberating on a new budget.

Addressing a post-budget webinar on ‘Agriculture and Rural Prosperity’, The Prime Minister Emphahsized that the Budget reflects the government’s new exampans of the VIKEGET “VIKSIT BHATHAT” Policy Approach in Its Third Term.

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“It is important to implement this year’s budget in a speedy manner. The budget has been formed and our enter focus should be on the action,” Mr. Modi said, adding that the stakeholders should identify “obstacles and shortcomings” in Budget Implementation.

Mr. Modi Said Before The Budget, Inputs and Sugges from all stakeholders Helped in Framing It. “Now this budget needs to be implemented more effectively on the ground, and for a better outcome, the (Stakeholders ”) Role is even more Crucial.

Agriculture is considered as the first engine of growth and the government is moving ahead with the twin target of achieving Agricultural Growth and Rural Prospement, He Said.

Mr. Modi said the government is committee of “viksit bharat” and the effort is to ensure no farmer is left behind and to advance every farmer.

“We need to fully explore the country’s Agricultural Potential and achieve more targets.” The Prime Minister Highlighted Record Achievements in the Agriculture Sector, Noting that Foodgrain Production has increased from 265 Million tonnes a decade ago to over 330 million tonnes. Similarly, Horticulture Production has grown to Exced 350 Million Tonnes.

Mr. Modi specifically mentioned the PM Dhanya Krishna Yojana, describing it as “a very important scheme” for him. The Initiative Will Focus on 100 Districts With low Crop Yields, Folling The Successful Model of Aspirational Districts.

“We have announced the setting up of a makhana board in bihar. I urge all stakeholders to explore and promot diverse nutritional foods across the country and in the global market,” He said.

The prime minister highlighted icar’s contributions, stating that between 2014 and 2024, more than 2,900 new varieties of Foodgrains, Pulses, and SUGARCANE and SUGARCARCANE and SUSER CROPS WERE Deeeloped Using Using Divers and Cutting-edge technology in the breeding program.

“You have to ensure these new varieties are available at affordable rates to Farmers. Modi said.

He mentioned that a Central Mission on High-Yielding seeds has been announced in the budget. “I especially urge the private sector to become part of the seed chain to ensure high-yielding seeds Reach Small Farmers.” On Pulses Production, The Prime Minister Acknowledded Improvements but Pointed Out that India Still Imports 20% of its domestic consumption needs.

While The Country has achieved Self-Sufricyency in Chickpeas (Chana) and Moong Dal, Modi Stressed Increasing Production of Tur, Urad and Masoor Through-Yielding Variatiies and Hybrid Sheds.

The prime minister noted that approximately ₹ 3.75 Lakh Crore Has Been Transferred Directly to 11 Crore Farmers under the PM-Kisan Scheme SINCE SINCE SINCE LAUNCH SIX years ago. The annual financial assistance of ₹ 6,000 is strengthening the rural ear.

He mentioned that a farmer-ventible digital infrastructure has been created to ensure the benefits of this scheme Reach Farmers Across the Country, Eliminating Any SCOPE FOR Intermediaries Or Intermediate.

Referring to the Fisheries Sector, Modi said, “in 2019, we had launched PM matsya sampada yojana Improve Production, Productivity and Post-Harvest Management in the Fishary Sector. ” “The sector has Seen Higher Investment and Results Are Before Us: Fish Production and Export Have Increased Two-Fold. EXCLUSIVE Economic Zone and High Seas, “He Added.

Mr. Modi Urged Stakeholders to Explore ideas on ease of doing business in the Fisheries Sector While Protecting The Interests of Traditional Fishermen.

“Our government is commissioned to enriching the rural economy”, the prime minister said, adding that under the PM AWAS Yojana-Gramin, Crores of Poors of POORENT ARE Being Provided with Homes Has Given Property Ownes ‘Record of Rights’.

He noted that the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana has Benefited Small Farmers and Businesses and also highlighted the program in Empowering Self-Help Group. “We kept the target of 3 Crore Lakhpathi Didis. With our efforts, more than 1.25 Crore women have become due to Lakhpati Didis.” The announcing in this budget for rural prosperity and development programs has created numerous new Employment Opportunities. Investments in Skilling and Technology are generating new Opportunities, He Added.