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Expressing a need to organize small farmers in order to empower them and ensure the quality of the produce at par with global standards, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the emphasis is being given on increasing farmers income under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The minister further noted that the Agriculture sector is reaping the fruits of concrete steps taken by Prime Minister Modi. He also said that the country is rapidly moving towards digital agriculture, adding that this is the time to make full use of technology in this computation.

During the launch of the Eleventh Agricultural Census (2021-22), Tomar said that Agriculture Census should be thought of in a broader perspective. Agricultural computations can also contribute to the mapping of crops, so that the country gets its benefits. Besides, Tomar asked the Central Departments, State Governments and concerned institutions to carry out this census with full dedication.