‘Farmer Welfare First’: Shivraj Says Punjab Vital for Developed India
What Happened
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that India cannot become a Viksit Bharat without a Viksit Punjab, while assuring farmers that the Centre would safeguard their interests in all international agreements. Speaking in Amritsar, he accused opposition parties of spreading misinformation about trade deals and highlighted central support and welfare schemes aimed at Punjab's development.
Key Takeaways
The statement underscores the Centre's effort to strengthen ties with Punjab's farming community and position the state's agricultural growth as crucial to achieving India's broader Viksit Bharat vision.