Modi made sincere effort to make farmers' issues part of political agenda: Adityanath
Hindustan Times Haryana|December 10, 2024
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that while many played politics in the name of farmers after independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a sincere effort in 2014 to make their issues part of the political agenda.
Press Trust of India

LUCKNOW:

Addressing a programme, 'Krishika - From Farming to Prosperity', at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here, Adityanath said the central government is committed to ensuring the farmers become self-reliant, according to an official statement.

He also honoured 11 farmers with cheques, shawls and mementoes.

"Key initiatives such as issuing soil health cards and launching schemes like the PM Fasal Bima Yojana and PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana have significantly benefited the farming community," the chief minister said.

While many played politics in the name of farmers after independence, Prime Minister Modi made a sincere effort in 2014 to make their issues part of the political agenda, he said.

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