<span style="color: #222222;">Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that all the States should aim to achieve the kharif target and doubling of farmers' income should be taken up in mission mode. Addressing the National Conference on Kharif crops 2020 through video conference, he assured the States that the Centre will remove any obstacles that the States are facing. The main aim of the National Kharif Conference was to discuss various issues and list out steps in consultation with the States about preparedness for Kharif cultivation in view of the lockdown situation. Mr Tomar said the Prime Minister has ensured that Village, Poor and Farmers do not suffer during this crisis. He urged the states that the two schemes, – PM Fasal Bima Yojana and Soil Health Card scheme, should be explained to each farmer. Mr Tomar called upon the States to implement the Home Ministry exemptions and relaxations for Agriculture sector while ensuring social distancing and social responsibility norms.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The target of foodgrains production for the year 2020-21 has been fixed at 298 million tonnes.<br />'' <br />'' </span><br />