'Farmers Must Not Rely Only On Traditional Crops': PM Narendra Modi Speaks On Agricultural Reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed agricultural diversification and farmer welfare, urging cultivators to move beyond traditional crops like wheat, rice, and sugarcane. Outlining growth metrics across allied sectors, he highlighted a 70 percent increase in milk production over the past decade, a 90 percent surge in egg production, and doubled fish yields through the Blue Revolution. He noted that honey production reached 1.5 lakh tonnes and horticulture climbed beyond 350 million tonnes…