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Union govt is committed to boosting agricultural economy: PM

| | Sep 25, 2014, at 01:19 am
Tumkur, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union government was committed to boosting the agricultural economy and empowering the farmers by facilitating value addition through creation of appropriate infrastructure, including rural connectivity, storage and warehousing.
He was addressing a large gathering at Tumkur in Karnataka, after inaugurating the India Food Park. 
 
Speaking about this project, the Prime Minister said it will fulfil the vision of "Annam Brahma" - Food is God. 
 
He said his government is committed to ensuring that as the farmer provides food for all, he should also get good income for his produce. 
 
Modi said value addition in agriculture and food products is not new to India. 
 
In a number of illustrations, the PM mentioned Sattu, Ghee, Jaggery (Gud), Pickle and even recalled how the ancient sea trade route between India and Europe was referred to the Spice Trade Route. 
 
Modi said that if India is to progress, the Centre and states have to work together as a team for country to progress. 
 
He said India can be strong and developed only if its states are strong and developed. 
 
The Prime Minister said central schemes will have to be implemented by both the Centre and the State working together. 
 
He said he will follow India`s federal structure in letter and spirit. Speaking of India Food Park, he said this project had a combination of Central, State and Private Sector Partnership. 
 
Modi said his government will boost infrastructure facilities required for the agriculture and food processing sector through Public-Private Partnership. 
 
Karnataka Governor  Vajubhai Vala, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Union Ministers  Ananth Kumar, Sadanand Gowda and Harsimrat Kaur Badal were present on the occasion. 
 

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