New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that India is on its way to becoming the world’s “food basket,” driven by the PM Narendra Modi government’s new initiatives -- the Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Dalhan Aatmanirbhar Mission.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Chouhan discussed these landmark schemes, the government’s efforts to empower farmers, and the vision for India’s agricultural future. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

IANS: Prime Minister Modi recently launched the Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana and the Dalhan Atmanirbhar Mission. How significant are these schemes for farmers?

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: These schemes are extremely important for farmers. While some districts in India record high per-hectare yields, many

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