We Are Building an India Where Farmers Are Prosperous, Empowered

PM Emphasised That the Annual Financial Assistance of Rs 6,000 Is Strengthening the Rural Economy

- NIKHIL VYAS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said agriculture is considered the first engine of development, giving farmers a place of pride. "India is simultaneously working towards two major goals: the development of the agriculture sector and the prosperity of villages," Modi said while addressing the post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity today via video-conferencing.

"Our resolve towards the goal of Viksit Bharat is very clear and together, we are building an India where farmers are prosperous and empowered," Modi said and highlighted that the effort is to ensure no farmer is left behind and to advance every farmer.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, implemented six years ago, has provided nearly Rs 3.75 lakh crore to farmers and the amount has been directly transferred to the accounts of 11 crore farmers.