The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today laid the Foundation Stone of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute at Gogamukh in Assam.
Addressing a large public meeting on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the State Government in Assam and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, for the work done by them in the State.
He said the foundation stone of IARI laid today, had the potential to impact the entire region in a positive way in the future. He said agriculture needs to be developed in line with the requirements of the 21st century. He added that farmers must benefit from the changing technology.
He stressed on the need of modern agriculture and technological interventions, keeping in mind the specific needs of the region.
The Prime Minister spoke of his vision of doubling farmers' incomes by 2022, the 75th anniversary of independence.
The Prime Minister said the Union Government had taken a number of steps for farmers' welfare in the last three years. In this context he mentioned the soil health cards, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. He spoke of the vast network of soil health laboratories being set up across the country, and the popularity of the Fasal Bima Yojana among farmers.
The Prime Minister spoke of "Panch Tatva" - five elements to boost connectivity in the North-East: Railways, Highways, Airways, Waterways, and i-ways. He said his Government is working towards boosting prosperity and welfare of the people in the North-East through this "panch-tatva."
I thank people of Assam for giving us a chance to serve in the state: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Foundation stone for projects laid today in Assam would transform the lives of people here and all over the country: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Transformations are happening at fast pace. Fruits of development must reach all: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Modernisation of agriculture sector is vital. We want to strengthen the farmer community by doubling their incomes by 2022: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Several transformative initiatives have been undertaken in the last three years: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Agriculture Research Institute in Assam is a boon for the state. It will be a platform for citizens here to contribute towards the sector:PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Give water to farmers and see the wonders they can do. We are focussing on drip and micro-irrigation: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
There is immense potential for organic farming in our country and especially in the Northeast: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Agriculture sector needs 'Evergreen Revolution'... 'Sadakaal Haritkaal': PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
Northeast is the 'Ashta Lakshmi' of India: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
With highways, railways, waterways, airways & i-ways...With these 5 elements, we want our Northeast to grow and contribute more: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 26, 2017
