1,000 more mandis will be linked to National Agriculture Market: PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government has taken several steps in the interest of farmers, including linking 1,000 more mandis to eNAM electronic trading portal.

"We have taken several steps in the interest of farmers. To make mandis profitable for farmers, 1,000 more mandis will be linked to eNAM," the PM said while inaugurating via video conference the centenary celebrations of the historic Chauri Chaura incident — a landmark event in the country's fight for Independence.

In his address, Modi hailed the contribution of farmers in the growth of the country and said his government has taken steps to make the farmers self-reliant.

"In the last six years, steps have been taken to make farmers self-reliant. As a result of this, the agriculture sector has grown even during the pandemic," he said.

The PM's remark assumes significance as thousands of farmers have been staging protests for months on the borders of the national capital against the three agriculture bills.

The Prime Minister also asserted on the need for unity and respect for the country.

"We have to pledge that the unity of the country is our priority and its respect above everything. With this feeling, we have to move forward along with each and every people of India," PM Modi said.