Agriculture Set to Blossom with 4% Growth in 2024-25

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a significant projected growth of 3.5-4% for the agriculture sector in 2024-25, up from 1.4% in FY24. Confidence in rural welfare initiatives under Prime Minister Modi's leadership was expressed, highlighting schemes like MNREGA, village connectivity, and skill development.

Agriculture in the country is poised for a boost, with growth expected to hit 3.5-4% in 2024-25, according to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This marks a notable rise from the modest 1.4% recorded in the previous fiscal year.

In a New Year message shared on X, Minister Chouhan lauded India's developmental progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting recent rural welfare initiatives. He emphasized the government's efforts in ensuring fair pricing for farmers and shedding light on key programs such as MNREGA and housing projects for the poor.

Further, initiatives aimed at enhancing rural livelihoods, like village road connectivity, skill development, and the innovative Lakhpati Didi campaign, were also spotlighted as integral parts of the rural revitalization strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)