Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, we're discussing crucial sectors like the rural economy and agriculture. All of you contributed immensely to the budget's formulation with your valuable suggestions, and you'll have seen your suggestions reflected in the budget. They were very helpful, but now the budget is here. Now, after the budget. the country should benefit from its full potential. Your experience, suggestions, and simple methods should also be shared in this direction to ensure that the budget benefits the maximum number of people. How can every penny of the budget be used for its intended purpose, and how can it be done as quickly as possible? Your suggestions are crucial for this webinar..." Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "You all know that agriculture, agriculture, and Vishwakarma are the mainstays of our economy. Agriculture is also a strategic pillar of India's long-term development journey, and with this vision, our government has continuously strengthened the agricultural sector. Nearly 10 crore farmers have received PM Kisan Samman Nidhi worth more than Rs 4 lakh crore. Due to reforms in MSP, farmers are now receiving returns up to one and a half times higher. Institutional credit coverage has increased to more than 75 per cent. Claims worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore have been settled under the PM Crop Insurance Scheme. Many such efforts have significantly reduced farmers' risk and provided them with basic economic security. This has also increased the confidence of the agricultural sector. Today, the country is achieving record production of food grains, pulses, and oilseeds..." Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Now that the second quarter of the 21st century has begun, and 25 years have passed, it is equally important to infuse the agricultural sector with new energy. This year's budget has made new efforts in this direction. I am confident that the discussions among you all in this webinar, and the suggestions that emerged from it, will help implement the budget provisions as quickly as possible. Today, the world markets are opening up. Global demand is changing. This webinar also requires greater discussion on making our agriculture export-oriented. We have a diverse climate. We must take full advantage of this. We are very rich in agro-climatic zones..." Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This year's budget offers countless new opportunities for all these things. It sets the direction for increasing productivity and promotes export trends. In the budget, we have focused on high-value agriculture. We have talked about regionally specific promotion of products like coconut. cashew, cocoa, and sandalwood. Now you know that our southern states, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu, produce a lot of coconut. But now, those crops, all those trees, are so old that they no longer have the capacity. To provide additional benefits to the farmers of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, special emphasis has been placed on coconut this time, which will benefit our farmers in the future..." Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "A proposal to promote tempered nut crops in the Himalayan states has been included in the budget. As export-oriented production increases, employment will be created in rural areas through processing and value addition. How can coordinated action be taken in this direction? All stakeholders must brainstorm together. If we jointly scale high-value agriculture, it can transform agriculture into a globally competitive sector. How can agri experts, industry, and farmers come together. How can goals be set to connect farmers to the global market? How can quality branding and standards be promoted? Discussions on all these topics will enhance the importance of this webinar. I would like to tell you one more thing: today the world is more health conscious. There is a lot of interest in holistic healthcare, including organic diets and organic food. In India, we must emphasise chemical-free farming. We must emphasise natural farming. Natural farming creates a highway for us to reach the global market? with chemical-free products. The government is considering all the arrangements for certification, laboratory, and so on for this. But you must also contribute to this..."