PM Modi releases 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient crop varieties to boost Indian agriculture

Diary Times News Service

New Delhi, August 12: Taking a significant step towards transforming Indian agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and bio-fortified crop varieties at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The initiative aims to increase agricultural productivity, reduce the cost of cultivation and promote environmental sustainability.

During the event, Prime Minister Modi interacted with farmers and scientists and emphasized the important role of value addition in agriculture. He highlighted that the introduction of these new crop varieties will greatly benefit farmers by reducing their expenditure and having a positive impact on the environment.

“The development and release of these varieties is in line with our vision of sustainable agriculture. These crops are not only resilient but also contribute to the health and well-being of our citizens by promoting nutritious and organic farming practices,” PM Modi said.

He also emphasized the growing importance of millets and other nutritious foods, underlining the growing consumer demand for organic and natural products. “People are increasingly moving towards healthier food options, and our farmers are at the forefront of this change,” he said.

The farmers present at the event appreciated the efforts of the Government to promote natural farming. They acknowledged the role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in spreading awareness and educating them about the benefits of these new crop varieties. The Prime Minister encouraged the KVKs to continue their proactive approach to ensure that farmers are well informed about the latest agricultural advancements.

The crop varieties released by the Prime Minister include 61 crops, including 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops. These include seeds of various cereals including millets, fodder crops, oilseeds, pulses, sugarcane, cotton and fibrous crops. Besides, horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, plantation crops, tuber crops, spices, flowers and medicinal plants were also introduced.

Scientists involved in developing these crops said their efforts are in line with Prime Minister Modi’s directive to bring untapped crops into mainstream agriculture. “Our focus has been on developing varieties that are not only high-yielding but also climate-resilient and bio-resilient to meet the growing challenges of modern agriculture,” said a scientist present at the event.

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