Modi says : in a speech to US President Joe Biden that he had promised to provide Indian food to the world if the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed.
Food stocks in various parts of the world are declining due to the war (in Ukraine), Modi said after the opening of the hostel and educational center Shree Annapurna Dham Trust in Adalaj in Gujarat via video link.
“Today the world is in a state of uncertainty as it does not get what it wants. It is difficult to buy gasoline, oil and fertilizer as all doors are closed. “Everyone wants to protect their shares after the start of the war (Russia-Ukraine),” Modi said.
The world is facing a new crisis now; world food is running out, I was talking to the President of the United States, he also raised the issue. I have suggested that if the WTO approves, India will be ready to provide world food stocks from tomorrow, ”Modi said.
We already have enough food for our people but our farmers seem to have made plans to supply the land. However, we have to act in accordance with the laws of the land, so I do not know when the WTO will give it permission and we will be able to supply the land with food, ”said Modi.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat): Speaking on the issue of global food shortages with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 12) said India was ready to supply the world’s food stocks. Prime Minister Modi said India could provide food stock if the World Trade Organization (WTO) came along. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday opened a hostel and educational center “Shree Annapurna Dham” with a video conference.
He said the world is amazed when you read that India provides a free allotment to about 80 of its people for more than two years following the emergence of COVID-19. Today, the world is in the grip of uncertainties as no one can get what they want. It is difficult to buy gasoline, oil and fertilizer as all doors are closed.
Everyone wants to protect their shares after the start of the war (Russia-Ukraine), Modi said. “The world is facing a new crisis now; world food is running out, I was talking to the President of the United States, he also raised the issue. I have suggested that if the WTO approves, India will be ready to provide world food stocks from tomorrow, ”he said.
He said the world is amazed when you read that India provides a free allotment to about 80 of its people for more than two years following the emergence of COVID-19. He said: “Giving so much grain to so many people for so long is astonishing the world.”
The goddess Annapurna is the ruling goddess of Leuva Patels, a small minority of the politically important Patidar community in Gujarat. The PM also organized a hospital collapse event to reach Adalaj village near Ahmedabad.
In his address, Modi praised the Patidars, saying the community is still at the forefront of providing assistance to people in need. He said the Indian government had recently found the idol of the goddess Annapurna, which had been stolen decades ago, from Canada and returned to a temple in Kashi.
Emphasizing the need to switch to organic farming to save the world from the harmful effects of chemicals, the PM said farmers will definitely get good results within three to four years. Explaining his views on the ongoing war on malnutrition, Modi said it was a lack of knowledge about proper nutrition, not malnutrition, which is a major cause of malnutrition.
To inform the masses about the value of a variety of healthy foods, the prime minister has called on the president of the Annapurna Dham trust, Narhari Amin, a member of Rajya Sabha, to broadcast a video showing the benefits of healthy food on television inside a newly built restaurant. on campus.
At the event, Modi commended Gujarat Prime Minister Bhupendra Patel, saying his government had done a good job of vaccinating COVID-19.
Many businessmen and members of the Patidar community regularly travel abroad. Authorities in those countries are asking them if they have taken a dose of protection or not.
Now, we have also started providing COVID-19 protective capacity. People can now take it abroad, ”he said. The Premier also urged the younger generation to be trained in the requirements of Industry 4.0.
This is the age of skills development. I am talking about a new set of skills in line with Industrial 4.0. Children need to be prepared for such skills. I am sure Gujarat will lead in this, ”he said.
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