Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that Odisha could be the breeding ground for the second green revolution in the country.<br/><br/>Addressing the Farmers' convention or Chasi Samavesh, at Bargarh in the state Mr Modi appealed to the people of Odisha to thing big for the state's development. <br/><br/>In his unique and enigmatic style Modi went on asking all Odia people a million dollar question, if they wish to prosper keeping in pace with other developed states of the country or not.Categorically appreciating the abundance of water resource in the State, the prime minister laid emphasis on a proper irrigation management and assured central help in this regard. <br/><br/>He said states like, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana are marching ahead in the race of attaining the status of a prosperous state, why Odisha can't do so.
News On AIR | February 21, 2016 6:05 PM
PM says Odisha could be breeding ground for the 2nd green revolution in India