National Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

17th Jan, 2016

National Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Highlighted the contribution of the GoI effort to Agriculture.

1. Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojna
2. Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
3. Soil Health Cards
4. Neem Coated Urea scheme
5. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
6. National Agriculture Market

18th Jan, 2016

The Prime Minister digitally launched the logo of “Sikkim Organic.” The Prime Minister said he is in Sikkim as the guest of the farmers of the State. 

The Prime Minister exhorted States to identify a district, or even a block, to convert to a 100 percent organic area. The Prime Minister suggested that a digital online platform of progressive farmers should be developed in each State.  He reiterated his suggestion for a small amount of fruit juice to be mixed with aerated drinks.