India, July 16 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today addressed the media on the Cabinet's key decision to approve the 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana'. He stated that foodgrain production has increased by more than 40%, and the production of fruits, milk, and vegetables has also seen historic growth. However, significant disparities in productivity continue to remain between states, even between districts within the same state.
He stated that districts with low agricultural productivity or limited utilization of Agri Credit Cards (ACC) by farmers will be identified. In these areas, the government will work to ensure the c...