Foodgrain production expected to break all records: Pranab - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Foodgrain production expected to break all records: Pranab

PTI | By, Baramati, Maharashtra
Jan 20, 2014 08:29 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday expressed confidence that foodgrain production this year will break all records over the previous years and agriculture growth rate could touch 4%.

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday expressed confidence that foodgrain production this year will break all records over the previous years and agriculture growth rate could touch 4%.



"It is expected this year our food grain production will break all records over our past record of 259 million tonnes in 2011-12 and 250 million tonnes in the previous year," he said while inaugurating a Krishi Vigyan Kendra building.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.


Lauding agriculture minister Sharad Pawar and his ministry's role over the good performance in the sector, he said that India today has not only emerged as the largest producer of rice but also largest exporter in rice.



"We have also emerged as the second largest exporter of wheat, sugar and cotton," he said.



The President said that while in the first half of this year agriculture growth has touched 3.6%, it will touch 4% shortly.



Mukherjee also expressed confidence that the country will be able to fulfil the obligation of food security to the people after the enactment of National Food Security Act.



On the role of science and technology in the agricultural sector, he said that the proposed farm innovation fund will encourage development of new product technologies and methodologies by the farmer.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away!- Login Now!
Stay informed on Business News along with Gold Rates Today, India News and other related updates on Hindustan Times Website and APPs
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On