Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch and lay the foundation of projects and schemes worth over Rs 42,000 crore in the agriculture and allied sectors here on Saturday. PM Modi will launch two major schemes in the agriculture sector, with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crore. This includes the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, which has an outlay of Rs. 24,000 crore, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
“It has the objective of enhancing agricultural productivity, increasing adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agriculture practices, augmenting post-harvest storage at the panchayat and block level, improving irrigation facilities and facilitating availability of long-term and short-term credit in the selected 100 districts,” the statement highlighted.
The Prime Minister will also launch the ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ with an outlay of Rs. 11,440 crore. It is aimed at improving productivity levels of pulses, expanding the area under pulse cultivation, strengthening the value chain – procurement, storage, processing – and ensuring reduction of losses. PM Modi will also inaugurate and dedicate to the nation projects valued at over Rs 5,450 crore in the agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors, while laying the foundation stone for additional projects worth around Rs 815 crore.
PM Modi is set to participate in a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, and interact with farmers and thereafter, participate in a public programme, where he will address the gathering on the occasion. “The programme underscores the Prime Minister’s continued commitment to farmer welfare, agricultural self-reliance, and strengthening rural infrastructure. It will focus on promoting modern agricultural practices, supporting farmers, and celebrating significant milestones in farmer-centric initiatives,” according to the PMO.
The projects being inaugurated by the Prime Minister include Artificial Insemination Training Center at Bengaluru and in J&K; Centre of Excellence at Amreli and Banas; Establishment of IVF Lab at Assam under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; Milk Powder Plants at Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara; Fish Feed Plant under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana at Tezpur, Assam; Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters, Integrated Cold Chain, and Value Addition Infrastructure, among others.
The projects whose foundation stone will be laid by the Prime Minister include Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (Irradiation) in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh; Trout Fisheries in Uttarakhand; Integrated Aqua Park in Nagaland; Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour in Karaikal, Puducherry; and state-of-the-art Integrated Aquapark in Hirakud, Odisha, among others. During the programme, the Prime Minister will interact with farmers engaged in pulses cultivation, who have benefited from various government schemes aimed at establishing a value chain-based approach in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries.
Next Story:
Rathod Bapu Rao Quits Congress, Eyes Telangana Jagruthi
Hyderabad, April 19: Former Boath MLA Rathod Bapu Rao resigned from the Indian National Congress and is likely to join Telangana Jagruthi on Sunday. Bapu Rao, a teacher by profession, entered politics after resigning from his job. He won the Boath Assembly seat in 2014 and 2018 on a Bharat Rashtra Samithi ticket, then known…
PM Modi Greets Nation On Akshay Tritiya Festival
Hyderabad, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes on Akshay Tritiya festival and prayed for prosperity, happiness, and good health for all citizens. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp In a message on X, Modi said the Akshay Tritiya festival inspires people to follow charity and service. He added that the occasion encourages virtuous…
Modi Reaffirms Women Reservation Bill Commitment
Hyderabad, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Women Reservation Bill commitment remains firm despite the recent setback in Parliament. He stated that efforts will continue until women secure rightful representation. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Addressing the nation, Modi said the government will persist with the Women Reservation Bill commitment. He stressed…
Hyderabad Traffic Advisory For Sewage Pipeline Works
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic advisory warns of congestion in central areas due to sewage pipeline works in Punjagutta. The works will continue from April 19 to April 25, between 11 pm and 4 am. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to City Traffic Police, road cutting will take place near Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital.…
Azharuddin MLC Nomination Awaits Governor Nod
Hyderabad, April 19: The Azharuddin MLC nomination remains pending as the deadline for his entry into the legislature nears. Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin awaits approval from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and Advocate General A Sudarshan Reddy met the Governor at Lok Bhavan. They discussed key administrative and legal…
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
