Target of foodgrains production for 2021-22 is 307 million tonnes: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the target of foodgrains production for 2021-22 is 307 million tonnes. Mr Tomar said while addressing the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign-2021. He said, higher production targets for pulses and oilseeds is important to reduce our dependency on import and to achieve the dream of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. During the conference, the discussion was held to review and assess the preparedness for management of Kharif crops and e...