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Sapt Dhara of Shakti: Farm and Rural Roadmap Pledge at Pusa

18 August 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALSapt Dhara ofShakti: Farm andRural RoadmapPledge at Pusa18 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The agriculture and rural development ministries are acting on the PM’s Independence Day vision through a pledge and a consultation to shape a farm-sector roadmap.

Key facts

  • Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare; Rural Development).
  • Venue: Pusa campus, New Delhi.
  • Participants: farmers, Lakhpati Didis, agri exporters, food processors.
  • Goal: roadmap for Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Agriculture priorities

  • Stronger farm output and food processing.
  • Wider global market access, including seafood.
  • Subsidised fertilisers despite global uncertainty.
  • Self-reliance in fertilisers and fuel.

Exam angle

  • Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan; venue: Pusa campus.
  • Terms: Lakhpati Didis, Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Test yourself

1. Who will administer the pledge to agriculture and rural development ministry officials at Pusa campus, New Delhi?

Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds both portfolios and leads the pledge.

2. The pledge at Pusa follows which theme from the PM's Independence Day address?

It follows the "Sapt Dhara of Shakti".

3. By which year does the roadmap aim to realise the Viksit Bharat vision for agriculture and rural development?

The vision referred to is Viksit Bharat by 2047.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 18 August 2026 (19 topics).

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