PM Modi Urges New Energy in Agriculture, Focuses on Export-Oriented Farming

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized infusing new energy into the agriculture sector and making farming export-oriented at a post-budget webinar.
• The budget focuses on high-value agriculture, with special attention to coconut for Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and promoting North East crops.
• PM Modi highlighted India's diverse agro-climatic zones, urging full utilization for agricultural growth.
• He called for suggestions to effectively implement budget provisions and maximize benefits for farmers.
• Government initiatives like PM-KISAN (4 lakh crore to 10 crore farmers), MSP reforms, and PM Fasal Bima Yojana (2 lakh crore claims) have strengthened the sector.