India, March 1 -- The government is working towards achieving two major goals: development in the agriculture sector and the prosperity of our villages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

Addressing a post-budget virtual webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity, Modi reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering farmers and advancing rural development, urging stakeholders to help make ongoing schemes more effective.

"Our resolve towards the goal of Viksit Bharat is very clear. Together, we are building an India where farmers are prosperous and empowered," he said.

Modi added that agriculture is the "first engine of development" and that the budget reflects "continuity in policies while expanding the vision for a d...