Empowering Farmers for a Developed India

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed the need for farmers to boost their income eightfold to achieve a developed India. He encouraged farmers to move beyond traditional agriculture by venturing into agro-based industries and animal husbandry, thus playing a crucial role in the nation's food processing sector.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 29-05-2025 12:05 IST | Created: 29-05-2025 12:05 IST
Empowering Farmers for a Developed India
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the crucial role of farmers in achieving a developed India, urging them to diversify their income sources.

During a tribute to former Prime Minister Charan Singh, Dhankhar suggested that increasing farmers' income eightfold was key to realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat, or a developed nation.

He encouraged farmers to engage in animal husbandry and agro-based industries, highlighting the potential for significant economic impact within the food processing sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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