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Govt Promises Adequate Fertilizers, Higher Crop Yields for Farmers
2 Aug
Summary
- Govt efforts to ensure timely, adequate fertilizer supply
- Focus on increasing per-hectare agricultural productivity
- Commitment to make farming more profitable for farmers
On August 2, 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the central government is making concerted efforts to ensure the timely and adequate availability of fertilizers across the country. This is part of the government's broader initiative to increase per-hectare agricultural productivity, particularly in low-yield regions, through schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana.
Chouhan, who serves as the agriculture minister, emphasized that the interests of the country's farmers are of paramount importance. He described his role as akin to "worshiping God", underscoring the vital role that agriculture and farmers play in India's economy. The minister also assured farmers of timely access to essential agricultural inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, and highlighted various government schemes aimed at compensating crop losses.
Looking ahead, Chouhan noted that the direction of research in the agriculture sector will now be determined not just from Delhi, but directly from villages and farmers' fields. He reiterated the Prime Minister's commitment to making farming a more profitable endeavor for the country's hardworking farmers.
