Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a compelling case for export-led agriculture as the key to doubling farmer incomes and spurring rural jobs. Virtual remarks at the ‘Agriculture and Rural Transformation’ post-budget webinar painted a picture of India seamlessly woven into global supply chains.
Agriculture’s pivotal role in the economy demands reinvention, PM Modi stated firmly. With the 21st century’s next phase underway, conversations must pivot to exports, crop variety, and modern tech to meet dynamic world needs.
Budget 2026-27’s reforms target higher yields and earnings, he explained, imploring stakeholders—experts, industries, farmers—to unite for high-value crop promotion and global edge.
To thrive internationally, superior quality, branding, and farmer-industry partnerships are non-negotiable, the PM asserted. He championed organic methods for health benefits and eyed fisheries for export dominance. Rural success hinges on novel models and lucrative crops.
Spotlighting lucrative options like cashew, coconut, sandalwood, agarwood, almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts, PM Modi advocated private investments in animal rearing and marine sectors.
Empowering women, he endorsed expanding SHE-Mart for self-help group products. Technological strides include 7.63 crore digital farmer profiles and 23.5 crore plot mappings under digital initiatives.
Agriculture gets Rs 1,62,671 crore in the budget—a 7% hike—fueling welfare, security, and livelihoods. Regional pushes: high-value crops in coasts (coconut, etc.), Northeast (agarwood), and mountains (nuts). Modi’s vision signals a transformative agricultural renaissance.