Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called for more reforms in the agriculture sector, saying it is the backbone of the Indian economy, and that the shortage of funds would not come in the way of doing more for the farming community and rural India.
Addressing the three-day Unnat Krishi Mela here, Singh said the Narendra Modi government has launched several schemes – PM-Kisan, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Soil Health Card and an online network of wholesale mandis – to boost farmers’ income and farm productivity.
“These efforts have transformed the lives of farmers. But I believe the change is not enough. There is a need to do even more for the agriculture sector and our villages,” he said, adding, “We will not be worried about funds. The shortage of funds will not be an obstacle. I want to assure you this.”
Reflecting on his political journey, Singh said the farmer in him had never left despite holding several ministerial portfolios. “In my political life, I have .