Indian agriculture education is stuck in the Green Revolution era. ICAR reforms aim to modernise curricula with skills in AI, climate tech, and global markets.
Keeping in line with the promises during the election campaign in 2013-14, PM Modi promised to double farm incomes by 2022, but it still needs to be fulfilled.
Johl says reforms in agricultural sector should be made through mutual consent. Even with repeal of farm laws, present system still does not favour farmers, he adds.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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