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PM Modi releases Rs. 75 commemorative coin to mark 75th year of FAO

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Gitanjali Mangal
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PM Modi releases Rs. 75 commemorative coin to mark 75th year of FAO
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PM Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin of Rs 75 to mark the 75
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th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Also Read | Punjab: Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Bhikhiwind shot dead
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publive-image Through a web telecast, PM also released 17 new bio-fortified crop varieties and reiterated the government’s commitment towards procurement of Agri crops at Minimum Support Price . https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1316729243880116225 This has come after several farmers have refused to call of their ongoing agitation against the contentious agricultural laws, despite holding talks with the Centre recently.   “MSP and government procurement are an important part of the country’s food security. It is important that it continues to function with better facilities and in a scientific way. We are committed towards this,” he said. He added that the Centre was also promoting millets and high nutrition crops to address malnutrition in the country. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1316729243880116225 Besides this, Modi also said that efforts are being made to improve Mandi infrastructure so that MSP buying continues in a scientific way. He added that the government in the last six years has been investing in boosting infrastructure facilities at Agriculture Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs). -PTC News-
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