A positive beginning: PM Modi praises India Today Group's initiative for farmers

Published 12 Nov 2026, 22:03 IST

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On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's agriculture sector recorded annual growth of more than 4 percent in the past decade, the first such period since Independence, and that about 50 crore people have risen out of poverty in the last 12‑13 years. Speaking at the Kisan Tak Bharat event, he urged farmers not to rely solely on wheat, rice and sugarcane and to diversify their crops.

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India Today Living Media India Current article 12 Nov 2026, 22:03 IST

A positive beginning: PM Modi praises India Today Group's initiative for farmers

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 22:38 IST

First decade since Independence with over 4 pc agri growth, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Indian agriculture grew more than 4 percent per year in the past decade. He emphasized that many small farmers have improved their economic situation significantly during this time. The government invested heavily in supporting farmers, especially in…

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 12 Nov 2026, 22:45 IST

PM Modi says India's farm sector grew over 4% annually in past decade

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The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 13 Nov 2026, 12:00 IST

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 13 Nov 2026, 22:27 IST

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