Union Agriculture Minister Advocates for Farmer-Centric Research and Modernization
During a press conference in Indore, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of developed agriculture and prosperous farmers for a developed India. He announced a 44% increase in food grain production over the past 11 years and introduced the 'Lab-to-Land' initiative to align agricultural research with farmers' needs. Future consultations will focus on major crops, and the government aims to enhance productivity through mechanization and disease-resistant varieties.
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