Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the agricultural research institute function.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked agriculture scientists to work towards increasing crop productivity at fast pace without compromising on quality. "Per drop, more crop," should be the motto, Mr Modi said while honouring India's agricultural scientists at the 86th Foundation Day function of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Following are the key points of his speech:- Our farmers deserve standing ovation.
- Scientific knowledge in laboratories should reach farmers in fields.
- Need to set goals for agricultural research.
- We need to think on how to reach out to farmers.
- There is no option but to increase production.
- Agriculture will see great progress.
- Farmers need to be empowered more in order to produce more, earn more.
- Farmers have contributed to change the future of India.
- Per drop, more crop, should be the new motto.
- Agriculture universities should set up their own radio stations to create awareness among farmers.
- Taking research from lab to land is our biggest challenge.
- Need to boost production of oil seeds and pulses to reduce import dependence.
- Must develop our fisheries, need a 'blue' revolution.