NEW DELHI: From the current food security, scientists must now shift focus towards building nutritional security, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
He was speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR PUSA to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the pioneer of India’s Green Revolution.
Drawing inspiration from Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, the Prime Minister stated that India’s scientists now have another opportunity to create history.
“Building on the legacy of food security, the next frontier for our agricultural scientists is ensuring nutritional security for all, ” PM Modi said.
“The previous generation of scientists ensured food security, stressing that the current focus must shift towards nutritional security, ” he added.
The Prime Minister also called for “the large-scale promotion of bio-fortified and nutrition-rich crops to improve public health”.
He also advocated for reducing the use of chemicals in agriculture, and urged for greater promotion of natural farming, stating that more urgency and proactive efforts are required in this direction.
“21st century India is fully committed to becoming a developed nation and this goal will be achieved through the contribution of every section of society and every profession, ” emphasised PM Modi.