New Delhi, July 7 -- Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research.

Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that "Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra," reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a multi-pronged strategy to boost maize production, and increase farmer incomes, while ensuring environmental sustainability for future generations.

The minister also outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform India's maize sector, emphasising that production can ...