New Delhi: Eleventh Agricultural Census (2021-22) was launched in the country today by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister said that this computation will bring huge benefits in a vast and agricultural country like India, official release said.
Narendra Singh Tomar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasis is being given on increasing farmers income.
Besides there is a need to change their standard of living, organize small farmers in order to empower them, attract them towards remunerative crops and ensure the quality of the produce at par with global standards.
During the programme, Union Minister conveyed his greetings for the Agriculture Census and said that the Agriculture sector is reaping the fruits of concrete steps taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and so the country is rapidly moving towards digital agriculture.
This is the time to make full use of technology in this computation. He 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.
Narendra Singh Tomar asked the Central Departments, State Governments and concerned institutions to carry out this census with full dedication.
