Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi pitches for group farming to grow high-value crops, increase income
- IBEF
- October 14, 2025
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has encouraged small and marginal farmers to embrace group farming by pooling their land to cultivate high-value crops and enhance income levels. Speaking at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, he interacted with farmers before launching two major initiatives the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, with an outlay of Rs. 24,000 crore (US$ 270.8 million), and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, with an allocation of Rs. 11,440 crore (US$ 1.29 billion). Together, these schemes represent an investment of Rs. 35,440 crore (US$ 4 billion). He also urged farmers to gradually transition towards natural farming through a phased approach to balance innovation with traditional practices.
During the interaction, farmers from various states shared success stories across diverse agri-initiatives, including aeroponic-based potato cultivation, residue-free Kabuli chana farming, and millet (Shree Anna) production in water-scarce regions. He highlighted how group farming can boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve market access. He praised examples of women-led cooperatives like the Sakhi Organization, which has expanded from 20 to 90,000 members in the dairy sector, with over 14,000 women now earning over Rs. 1,00,000 (US$ 11,277) annually. He also lauded initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), which have supported aquaculture expansion and employment creation. He reiterated that collective farming, natural practices, and diversified activities like dairy and fisheries will be key to ensuring sustainable growth and rural prosperity in India’s agriculture sector.
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