Atmanirbhar and a global leader: Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi's agenda for India's farm sector

While addressing the first physical meeting of the Governing Council of the NITI Aayog since the outbreak of the pandemic, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi made a strong case for modernising India's farm sector through the use of technology so that India can become self-sufficient and a global leader in the agriculture sector. Speaking on the issue of rapid urbanisation in the country, the Prime Minister stated that it should be treated as a strength rather than a weakness by leveraging technology to ensure ease of living, transparent service delivery, and an improvement in the quality of life.

He stated that India should become self-sufficient in edible oil production. The Prime Minister also discussed India's upcoming G-20 presidency in 2023. India will preside over the G20 from December 1, 2022-November 30, 2023. The G20 is made up of the world's major developed and developing economies, accounting for 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the global population, making it the premier forum for international economic cooperation.

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