Agricultural growth tops 4% for first decade since Independence; Centre absorbed ₹43 of diesel hike: PM Modi

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (November 12, 2026) said the past decade was the first since Independence in which Indian agriculture grew more than 4% a year, and that a large number of small farmers have come out of poverty during this period.

Speaking at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference organised by the India Today Group, the Prime Minister described agriculture as the main stream among the "seven streams of strength" he had mentioned from the Red Fort for Viksit Bharat (developed India).

Economic Survey points to decrease in agricultural growth in 2025-26 Economic Survey points to decrease in agricultural growth in 2025-26 Average annual growth rate over last five years was 4.4% but the second quarter of current financial year saw 3.5% growth, which is less than the average Economic Survey points to decrease in agricultural growth in 2025-26 storyline 1 "Building a 'Viksit Bharat' is simply not possible without developing agriculture, making farming smarter, and empowering our farmers," he said, adding that one can understand the connection between…