**Executive Summary**
This document reports on a post-budget webinar on "Agriculture and Rural Transformation" addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 06, 2026. The webinar saw participation from approximately 16 lakh individuals, including farmers and fertilizer industry representatives. Key objectives discussed were boosting farmers' income, empowering the agricultural sector, and strengthening the rural economy, with a focus on leveraging global demand for organic and chemical-free food.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Webinar Overview:**
* Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-budget webinar focused on "Agriculture and Rural Transformation."
* The event was conducted via video conferencing and attracted a large audience.
* **Participation:**
* An estimated 16 lakh people, including 12 lakh male and 4 lakh female farmers, participated through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSKs).
* The digital outreach covered all 36 states and Union Territories, with the primary audience being the farming community.
* Top executives from 23 fertilizer companies, including public sector units (NFL, RCF), cooperatives (IFFCO, KRIBHCO), and private firms, also participated.
* **Government Objectives and Vision:**
* The recent Union Budget is viewed as charting a new course for agricultural and rural transformation.
* The government's core objective is to increase farmers' income, empower the agricultural sector, and fortify the rural economy.
* Sustained investments in the farm sector, modern technology, and infrastructure have boosted production and created new avenues for farmers.
* **Global Market Opportunity:**
* A critical shift in global consumption patterns, driven by growing health awareness, highlights rising international demand for organic and chemical-free food.
* This presents a strategic window for Indian farmers to establish a stronger presence in the global market.
* **Future Outlook:**
* Actionable inputs and suggestions generated from the webinar are expected to play a crucial role in further strengthening India's agriculture sector and rural economy.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** Farmers are directly engaged in discussions concerning agricultural and rural transformation, aiming to boost their income and enhance the agricultural sector. They are being informed about potential opportunities in the global market for organic and chemical-free food.
* **Action Required:** Participate in events like the webinar, leverage insights and suggestions to improve farming practices, and explore opportunities in the growing global market for organic produce.
**Fertilizer Industry (Public Sector, Cooperative, and Private Sector Firms)**
* **Impact:** The industry is involved in discussions about the future of agriculture and rural transformation, impacting fertilizer demand, production, and strategic planning. They are also positioned to capitalize on shifts towards organic and chemical-free food production.
* **Action Required:** Engage with government initiatives, adapt strategies to align with the government's objectives for the agricultural sector, and explore opportunities related to organic and chemical-free food production and related inputs.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Fertilizers: The government department responsible for the fertilizer sector.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSKs): Centres that facilitated farmer participation in the webinar.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The key individual who addressed the webinar on agriculture and rural transformation.
Union Budget: The financial plan that charts a new course for agricultural and rural transformation.
NFL: A public sector fertilizer company that participated in the webinar.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers :
Department of Fertilizers
Over 16 Lakh Farmers linked to Fertilizer Sector
Join PM Modi’s Post-Budget Webinar
Posted On: 06 MAR 2026 7:51PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a post-budget webinar on “Agriculture and Rural
Transformation” via video conferencing, drawing massive participation from lakhs of farmers and
representatives of the fertilizer industry nationwide.
According to data released by the Department of Fertilizers, an estimated 16 lakh people—comprising
roughly 12 lakh male and 4 lakh female farmers—tuned in to the Prime Minister’s live broadcast through
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSKs).
The digital outreach spanned all 36 states and Union Territories, with the audience primarily comprising
the farming community. The session also saw active participation from top executives representing 23
fertilizer companies across the country. This included public sector units like NFL and RCF, cooperative
giants IFFCO and KRIBHCO, as well as private sector firms.
Addressing the stakeholders, PM Modi stated that the recent Union Budget charts a new course for
agricultural and rural transformation. He reiterated that the government's core objective is to boost
farmers' income, empower the agricultural sector, and fortify the rural economy. The Prime Minister noted
that sustained investments in the farm sector, modern technology, and improved infrastructure over recent
years have not only driven up production but also generated new avenues for farmers.Highlighting a critical shift in global consumption patterns, PM Modi pointed to the rising international
demand for organic and chemical-free food driven by growing health awareness. He framed this as a
strategic window for Indian farmers to cement their footprint in the global market.
The Prime Minister concluded by expressing confidence that the actionable inputs and suggestions
generated from the webinar will play a crucial role in further strengthening India's agriculture sector and
rural economy.
****Neeraj Kumar Bhatt/Amit
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