PM Shares Sitharaman’s Article, Highlights ‘One District, One Product’ for Rural Resilience
NEW DELHI :Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today underscored the critical link between food processing capacity and national security, by sharing an article penned by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO India) shared the article, reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing India’s domestic food processing infrastructure, which it deems essential for national security, rural prosperity, and economic resilience.
The PMO’s post on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the Finance Minister’s assertion that “strengthening domestic food processing capacity is a national security priority.”
The Finance Minister’s article, as referenced by the PM, emphasizes how government initiatives aligned with the ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) vision are actively empowering farmers, generating local jobs, and promoting rural self-reliance.
The message from the PMO urged the public to read the article, which outlines the government’s efforts to leverage local agricultural strengths to create vibrant manufacturing hubs across the country.
The reaffirmation from the highest level of government signals that boosting the agro-processing revolution is not merely an economic policy but a strategic imperative to safeguard India’s future in an increasingly protectionist global environment. This approach focuses on reducing post-harvest losses, increasing farmer income through value addition, and ensuring robust and self-sufficient supply chains.