Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Tuesday, during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, provided a comprehensive update on the state of agriculture in the country. He shared facts and figures to highlight that the campaign to increase farmers’ income is progressing steadily under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Union Minister outlined six key measures taken for agricultural development:
Shri Chouhan stated that over the past 10 years, crop production has increased from 246.42 million tonnes to 353.96 million tonnes. The production of pulses rose from 16.38 million tonnes to 25.24 million tonnes, and production of oilseeds has increased from 27.51 million tonnes to 42.61 million tonnes. Horticulture production also jumped from 280.70 million tonnes to 367.72 million tonnes. The Agriculture Minister also noted a significant increase in milk production in the country, entirely driven by farmers.
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