Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok Lahiri
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri urged a transformation in Indian agriculture from a production-focused model to a technology-driven, globally competitive system. He emphasized that farmers should act as 'businessmen' responding to market demand, moving away from traditional crops like rice and wheat towards higher-value products such as fruits and dairy. Lahiri also highlighted the need for improved fertiliser use and the adoption of modern technologies to enhance productivity and soil health.