Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 8 Jul 2026
“We will encourage farmers to use high-yielding, climate resilient and bio-fortified varieties of seeds.”
The pledge is being actively delivered. On 11 August 2024 the PM released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and bio-fortified varieties across 61 crops (34 field and 27 horticultural), developed by ICAR, with explicit promotion through programmes such as Mid-Day Meal and Anganwadi to address malnutrition and directions to KVKs to spread awareness. Continued release and promotion of such varieties reflects clear action on the commitment. Fulfilled (with ongoing release of further varieties).
PM releases 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and bio-fortified varieties of 61 crops (ICAR-developed) at IARI, New Delhi.
View sourceWe have established PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to provide all agricultural inputs and services as one-stop shops to our farmers. We will further expand the network of PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras.
We have started using nano-urea to ensure continued soil fertility in Indian farmlands. We will further expand access to and encourage adoption of Nano Urea.
We have upgraded KVKs to provide digital solutions to our farmers. We will further upgrade all Krishi Vigyan Kendra into a one-stop centre for skill development.
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