Piyush Goyal says India will create an economy where quality products are produced in the country. (File)
New Delhi:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday described agricultural reforms as a landmark move for farmers and said the move would increase their productivity and income.
Addressing the Telangana Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry program on “New World Order – Aatmanirbhar Bharat“, he said this would change the course of Indian agricultural history.
“This will increase the productivity and incomes of our farmers. By freeing up the agricultural sector, opening it up to greater private sector participation and new avenues, farmers will have the power. Our farmers will have the option of price. minimum support (PSM) and will sell in mandi(s) “, he said according to the press release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Parliament recently passed the Agricultural Trade and Trade (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill 2020, and the Farmers’ Agricultural Services and Price Guarantee Agreement (Empowerment and Protection) Bill. , 2020, and the Essential Products (Amendment) Bill, 2020. All of these bills also received Presidential assent.
Sure Aatmanirbhar BharatMr. Goyal said that this opens the doors of India to a wider global engagement, to get modern technology from other parts of the world so that we can provide better service to India.
“We will also use technology to improve the domestic industry. Aatmanirbhar Bharat and being “Vocal For Local” is an integral part of our plans for the future. India will create an economy in which quality products are produced in the country so that we can become a self-sufficient country, ”Mr. Goyal said.
“Let us make India a country the world regards as a reliable and trusted partner. We must redouble our efforts to foster the creation of sustainable infrastructure and new employment opportunities in order to become a world leader in areas where India has comparative and competitive advantages, ”he said.
The minister said the government is working in partnership with state governments and local agencies to identify and expand India’s capabilities.
“We are also looking to make the one-stop customs clearance system a reality, a true one-stop-shop that will make it easier for domestic and international entrepreneurs to do business.” Through various government initiatives, together we will overcome the pandemic and ensure that our slogan of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’ succeeds and earns the trust of the Indian people – ‘Sabka vishwaas‘,” he said.
Mr. Goyal emphasized resilience, collective energy and reengineering processes to overcome the challenges created by the pandemic.
Praising the Indian Railways, he said 15 percent more freight was carried in the 29 days of September compared to the corresponding period last year.
“Yesterday, we carried 33% more freight than we carried on September 29, 2019. Freight trains run at twice the speed. Freight and passenger train operations are being reoriented and we are now rewriting our entire schedule. the family has decided to surpass last year’s performance, ”he added.
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