PM Modi inaugurates and address at 'Agriculture Kumbha 2018' in Lucknow | PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and address at 'Agriculture Kumbha 2018' in Lucknow via video conferencing The event was attended by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, Assistant Deputy Minister of Government of Japan Takami Nakara, and Israeli Diplomat Charge d'Affairs at Israeli Embassy in India Maya Kadosh. PM Modi first envisioned during ‘Krishi Unnati Mela’ to have agriculture fairs across the nation, on lines of which ‘Agriculture Kumbh 2018’ is organised in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes on to say that Kumbh is a special word, which when attached with an event adds more significance to it. Explaining the deeper meaning of “Kumbh”, PM Modi said that it is an endless stream of humanity, ideas, conversation. He hoped that Krishi kumbh will fulfil these aspects, and will try to solve the most basic problems of farmers involving agriculture. PM Narendra Modi said, “Farmers are being introduced to new technologies, and latest machinery and equipment are being displayed. I am confident that farmer who come to the Kumbh will benefit, and not only increase productivity but also the quality of their products.” During his speech at ‘Agriculture Kumbh’ PM Modi reaffirmed his initiative to double farmers’ income by 2022. Prime Minister reemphasised that farmers’ income can be increased with the policy of “Less investment, More Profit”, while imbibing technological advances in the fields of agriculture. For the upliftment of farmers, PM Modi also expressed the need for a strong infrastructure arrangement for farmers, from procuring seeds to selling products in the markets. To add to it, agriculture mela will also help the best techniques and technology from both the partner nations (Japan, Israel) who themselves have expertise in the fields of agriculture and irrigation, which will be made available to all the farmers in the country. Prime Minister highlighted the significance of ‘value addition’ via, Food processing, which will help farmers substantially increase their incomes. He added that experts and scientists are an important aspect of the Indian economy as what they are working towards will, in the long run add to the fast growing economy. PM Modi reiterated that ‘Krishi Kumbh’ will not only give a new direction to the agricultural infrastructure in UP, but to the rest of the country as well. ►Subscribe https://goo.gl/C3hVED | to Prime Minister Office’s official Youtube channel. Get the latest updates 🔔 from PM’s Office: news, speeches, public outreach, national events, official state visits, PM’s foreign visits, and much more... You can also connect with us on the official PMO website & other Social Media channels – ►Website – http://www.pmindia.gov.in ►Facebook –   / pmoindia   ►Twitter –   / pmoindia   ►Instagram –   / pmoindia