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PM Modi praises farmers for "record output" amid pandemic 5/31/2021 11:56:15 PM Agencies New Delhi, May 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the farmers across the country and pointed out that there was a record production of crops even during the Covid pandemic. Addressing his monthly radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" today, the Prime Minister said that the pandemic affected each and every sector but the agricultural sector produced record crops. "Our country faced such a big crisis that it affected every system of the country. The agricultural sector protected itself from this attack to a great extent. Not only did it keep itself safe, but the sector also progressed, moving forward," the Prime Minister said. "The farmers produced record output and this time the country went on to procure a record amount of crops. This time in many places farmers have got more than the minimum support price (MSP) for mustard," he said. "Due to the record food grain production, our country has been able to provide support to every countryman. Today, 800 million underprivileged citizens are being provided free ration in this hour of crisis. So, no such a day ever occurs in a needy home when the stove is not lit," PM Modi added. "The Kisan Rail has so far transported nearly 2 lakh tonnes of produce. Now the farmers are able to send fruits, vegetables, grains to other remote parts of the country at a very low cost," the Prime Minister said. He pointed out that farmers were doing wonders in many areas by taking advantage of the new arrangements. "Take, for example, the farmers of Agartala. These farmers produce very good jackfruit harvest. Anticipating their demand in the country and abroad, this time the jackfruit of farmers of Agartala was brought to Guwahati by rail. These jackfruits are now being sent to London from Guwahati," he said.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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