Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day Krishi Unnati Mela in New Delhi today. AIR correspondent reports the Mela will provide information on new farm schemes and technologies that will help farmers double their incomes within the next few years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day Krishi Unnati Mela in New Delhi today. The Mela will provide information on new farm schemes and technologies that will help farmers double their incomes within the next few years.<br/><br/>Mr. Modi will give away Krishi Karman Awards to states and progressive farmers who have made outstanding contribution in the field of agriculture. He will also visit the theme pavilion and address farmers.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports the national fair will have separate workshops on key schemes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana, e-agriculture marketing, integrated farming system, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichai Yojana, soil health and livestock issues. There will be live demonstration of agriculture and horticultural crops, animal husbandry, innovative technologies and farm mechanization in big plots. Both public and private companies will display their farm inputs and technologies in over 500 stalls.