Agriculture Sector

Rural development has kept pace with urban growth: Narendra Modi

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What do you think differentiates Gujarat from other Indian states when it comes to the state’s economy and doing business there? Gujarat represents uniformity of development as well as unanimity on the issues of development. Gujarat is a state where infrastructure development has kept pace with economic growth, where rural development has kept pace with [...]

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Lift ban on cotton export, Modi urges Manmohan

23 April 2010

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to lift ban on cotton exports imposed recently and also remove export duty on cotton with immediate effect. In a letter written to the Prime Minister, Mr. Modi said the decision has affected lakhs of cotton growing farmers in the state [...]

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Narmada water meanders in to Dholi-Dhaja Dam: Bestows smiles to millions

30 November 2009

Really a historic event, a great milestone in the path forward, Chief Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi dedicated the project which has brought Narmada water flooding the Dholi-Dhaja Dam. It spells a great revolution, the scheme is likely to herald a “Jal-Kranti ‘in to the Saurashtra regions. With Chief Minister’s strong political will, the long cherished [...]

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Gram Mitra Yojna will provide a boost to the social and economic structure of villages – Narendra Modi

18 June 2009

Chief Minister Narendra Modi directed his officials to initiate the Gram Mitra Yojna in almost 18000 villages. The purpose of this scheme is to facilitate youth services in villages. A notice informing the same was given to Panchayats and village development departments. He held a meeting with officials to discuss the working of Gram Mitra [...]

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Narendra Modi Speech at Navsari during Krishi Mahotsav 2009 (Video)

5 June 2009

Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s speech at Navsari during Krishi Mahotsav 2009, during the speech he said Gujarat’s agriculture growth is much higher than India’s agriculture growth and gujarat is leading second green revolution.

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Gujarat to lead 2nd green revolution: Narendra Modi

3 June 2009

Chief minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Gujarat will lead the second green revolution in the country, and also expressed confidence that this will change the lives of farmers in the state. Addressing a public gathering at the Krishi Mela in Navsari, Modi said that in spite of various policies and schemes introduced by [...]

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