PM Modi addresses Karnataka Kisan Morcha: '3.5 crore farmers covered under Fasal Bima Yojna'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with the workers of the Karnataka Kisan Morcha via the NaMo app.

Here are the highlights: 

09:41 am: Around 3.5 crore farmers have been covered under PM Fasal Bima Yojana, out of which 14 lakh farmers belong to Karnataka : PM Modi

09:38 am: We have increased MSP for notified crops to at least 1.5 times that of the production cost : PM Modi

09:30 am: A sensitive govt, which works for the development of farmers is needed in Karnataka. Farmer’s leader in Yeddyurappa Ji will work with renewed vigour in our efforts to double farmer’s income : PM Modi

09:25 am: 4000 hectare land in Karnataka has already been brought under micro-irrigation: PM Modi

09:22 am: 1 crore farmers have been provided Soil Health Card in Karnataka : PM Modi 

09:21 am: There needs to be coordination among nature, farmer and govt : PM Modi

09:18 am: Due to the apathy of Karnataka govt, farmers in the state have not got the benefit of 'Fasal Bima Yojna'. A sensitive govt, which works for the development of farmers is needed in Karnataka: PM Modi 

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