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PM Modi unveils 109 new crop varieties to boost agriculture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The event marked a major step forward in boosting India's agricultural productivity and sustainability. During the ceremony, PM Modi interacted with farmers and scientists, emphasizing the importance of value addition in agriculture. Farmers present at the event expressed optimism about the new varieties, noting their p...

September 16, 2024 6:28 PM

Make holistic health people-led movement by promoting yoga, millets: PM Modi urges gram panchayat presidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged gram panchayat presidents to make holistic health a people-led movement by spreading awareness about yoga and millet, which he said help preserve soil health and aid in the fight against climate change. In a letter to Gram Pradhans, PM Modi also extended best wishes to all residents of Gram Panchayats for the 10th International Yoga Day. "As the custodians of democratic institutions at the grassroots level, I urge you to make holistic health a people-led ...