Agricultural reform essential for India's development: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the critical importance of reforming agricultural policies and practices to achieve national development goals during his keynote address at the two-day India Agriculture Conference organized by India Today Group at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Addressing delegates on the conference's second day, Modi underscored that developing the agricultural sector, modernizing farming methods, and empowering farmers are prerequisites for building a developed India. He highlighted that these three elements—agricultural advancement, smart farming practices, and farmer empowerment—are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.

The Prime Minister's remarks come amid ongoing focus on agricultural transformation across India, with policymakers seeking to balance productivity improvements with farmer welfare concerns. The India Agriculture Conference brings together stakeholders from across the agriculture sector to discuss contemporary challenges and opportunities in farming.

Modi's emphasis on smart agriculture reflects broader government initiatives aimed at introducing technology-driven solutions and sustainable practices in the farming sector, while ensuring that small and marginal farmers benefit from modernization efforts.