There is a need to transform agriculture sector: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Aug 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector and said the government is making comprehensive efforts to make the lives of farmers better.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, he also expressed concerns on deterioration in soil health due to use chemical fertilisers.
He said the government has launched programmes to encourage natural farming, and budget allocations too have been increased to promote such farm practices.
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