PMINDIA
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today outlined various steps being undertaken by the Union Government for the agriculture sector and welfare of farmers. He was speaking at a public meeting after paying homage to martyrs at the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, near Ferozepur in Punjab.
He called upon the farmers of Punjab, who, he said, had eliminated hunger from India, to now take the lead in adopting modern water conservation practices and judicious use of chemical fertilizers. The Prime Minister criticized those who were misleading farmers, and said the Union Government is working on far-reaching policies to promote the welfare of farmers. In this regard, the Prime Minister emphasized initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana and Soil Health Cards. Shri Narendra Modi said his Government would provide relief to farmers affected by the recent unseasonal rains.
The Prime Minister said he had come to salute martyrs such as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. He reiterated his commitment to build an India of their dreams where youth have employment, and the poorest of the poor are also benefited. He outlined his vision of “Housing for All,” by 2022, and “Swachh Bharat by 2019”.
The Prime Minister announced the setting up of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh P G Institute for Horticulture Research and Education at Amritsar.
The Prime Minister also explained how the Union Government is working towards empowering states with more resources. He spoke about the benefit that Punjab would get as a result of the acceptance of the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission.
The Prime Minister spoke about the various ways in which the Union Government had curbed corruption, including through successful coal block auctions.
The Chief Minister of Punjab Shri Parkash Singh Badal, and Union Minister Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal were present on the occasion.
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This is an inspiring moment for me: PM @narendramodi in Punjab, paying homage to BhagatSingh, Rajguru, Sukhdevand BatukeshwarDutt
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Punjab is a land that has sacrificed so many of its children for the Nation be it in the freedom struggle and the army: PM
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BhagatSingh, this name has the strength to inspire so many people to live and die for the Nation: PM @narendramodi
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By 2022, it should be our dream that there is no Indian left without a home. Every Indian must get a home: PM @narendramodi in Punjab
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In 2019, when we mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, let us fulfil the dream of a Swachh Bharat: PM #MyCleanIndia
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Today we remember Dr.Ram ManoharLohiaon his birth anniversary. He used to give importance to cleanliness: PM @narendramodi #MyCleanIndia
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It is important to save every drop of water. That is when the water problems will be solved: PM @narendramodi in Punjab
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We want to give soil health cards to the farmers: PM @narendramodi
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If the Nation has to move ahead, we have to think about the farmers and villages as well as the children of the farmers: PM @narendramodi
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