Narendra Singh Tomar says the Centre is fully committed to support the States to increase agriculture production

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar yesterday said that the Centre is fully committed to support the States to increase production and productivity and to face the challenges posed by climate change and rainfed agriculture.

Inaugurating the National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi campaign 2021-22 through Video Conferencing, 

Mr Tomar said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always aimed to protect and support farmers and several steps have been taken to make farmers Self reliant Aatmanirbhar.

He urged the States to use water, electricity and fertilizers



judiciously and to use Nano-urea which is less costly and beneficial for land fertility.

The Minister said that Krishi Vigyan Kendras KVKs should reach out to the small farmers so that they can benefit from various schemes of the government. 

He said, the States should also ensure that PM- Kisan and Kisan Credit Card KCC should reach every farmer.

Mr Tomar informed that more than 2.25 crore KCCs have been distributed, through which farmers have been given loans of more than 2.25 lakh crore rupees.