Addressing a public meeting, after paying homage to martyrs at the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, near Ferozpur in Punjab, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, called upon the farmers of Punjab to take the lead in adopting modern water conservation practices and judicious use of chemical fertilisers.
He also reiterated his commitment to build an India of their dreams where youth have employment, and the poorest of the poor are also benefited. He outlined his vision of "Housing for All," by 2022, and "Swachh Bharat by 2019.
The Prime Minister criticised those who were misleading farmers, and said the Union Government is working on far-reaching policies to promote the welfare of farmers.
In this regard, the Prime Minister emphasised initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana and Soil Health Cards. Narendra Modi said his Government would provide relief to farmers affected by the recent unseasonal rains.
The Prime Minister also announced the setting up of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh PG Institute for Horticulture Research and Education at Amritsar.
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