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PM inaugurates India Food Park in Tumkur PM: Union Government is committed to boosting the agricultural economy through value addition and infrastructure creation PM: Centre and States must work as a team for India to progress. India's federal structure will be followed in letter and spirit.

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Last Updated : Sep 25 2014 | 12:20 AM IST
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said the Union Government was committed to boosting the agricultural economy and empowering the farmers by facilitating value addition through creation of appropriate infrastructure, including rural connectivity, storage and warehousing. He was addressing a large gathering at Tumkur in Karnataka, after inaugurating the India Food Park. Speaking about this project, the Prime Minister said it will fulfil the vision of "Annam Brahma" - Food is God. He said his Government is committed to ensuring that as the farmer provides food for all, he should also get good income for his produce. (Kisan hamaare pet bhi bhare. Kisan Ki jeb bhi bhare).

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First Published: Sep 24 2014 | 12:20 AM IST

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