AHMEDABAD/NAVSARI:
PM Modi
reiterated Thursday his govt’s unwavering commitment to farmers’ welfare and
income enhancement
during a one-day visit to Gujarat, underscoring the importance of
sustainable agricultural practices
and
livestock management
for India’s economic growth and prosperity.
“Our focus is on improving the lives of small farmers, enhancing livestock health, and promoting allied activities such as growing fish and beekeeping to boost farmers’ income,” Modi said, criticising previous govts for looking at requirements of villages “in pieces”.
While inaugurating and laying the foundation for development projects worth Rs 57,000 crore, Modi emphasised that Indian dairy sector’s annual turnover of Rs 10 lakh crore surpasses that of paddy, wheat & sugarcane combined.
PM: Our dairy sector growing at 6% against global average of 2%
While highlighting the significance of several initiatives of his govt aimed at rural prosperity, PM Modi said, “Modi’s guarantee starts where hopes from others end.”
Speaking at golden jubilee celebrations of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets the iconic brand Amul, the PM gave an overview of India’s dairy sector, which is growing at a rate of 6% per annum against the global average of 2%. “In the past 10 years, India has witnessed 60% growth in milk production. Its per capita milk availability has increased by 40%,” he said.
“We have taken a vow to make India a developed country in 2047. It also marks 75 years for Amul. You have set a target to double your production… govt is with you. This is Modi’s guarantee,” he said, addressing over one lakh dairy farmers at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.
He announced key govt measures, including a Rs 1 lakh crore fund to support cooperative societies and a Rs 30,000 crore fund to bolster cattle-rearing infrastructure.
Addressing a public rally in Tarabh village of Mehsana, Modi accused Congress of perpetuating cynicism and fostering animosity while the nation celebrated Ram temple’s construction. “If temples are being built in the country, govt is also building pucca houses for crores of poor people,” he said.
He criticised Congress for viewing India’s rich legacy through electoral lenses. “If someone is guilty of creating this hostility, it’s solely Congress…These are the same people who raised doubts about the existence of Lord Ram and created roadblocks in the construction of the temple,” he said.
In Navsari, Modi targeted dynastic politics, asserting that a party entrenched in nepotism prioritises family over merit. He highlighted Congress’s attempts to discredit him based on caste , emphasising that such attacks strengthen his resolve and support for his party.
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