Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Padma Shri Farmer Praises Modi Government’s Agricultural Changes
Bharat Bhushan Tyagi is a farmer from Bulandshahr who praised the government’s work in agriculture.
He said farming has changed significantly during Narendra Modi’s time as prime minister.
He pointed to new technology, cooperatives, and groups formed by farmers.
He also said more young people are becoming interested in farming.
Tyagi said farmers are receiving quicker help and more long-term opportunities.
He said sugarcane payments are now made on time.
He wants farmers to become business owners instead of only selling raw products.
He also said ethanol can help both farmers and the country’s economy.
Bharat Bhushan Tyagi said agriculture has undergone historic changes during Narendra Modi’s tenure.
He highlighted efforts to increase farmers’ incomes, expand technology, and involve more young people in agriculture.
Tyagi said sugarcane payments are now made on time and several issues have received greater attention.
He praised Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, and efforts to help farmers become entrepreneurs.
Tyagi defended ethanol, saying it benefits farmers and the Indian economy despite negative comments about its use.
- Who
- Padma Shri recipient and progressive farmer Bharat Bhushan Tyagi spoke about the agricultural sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Tyagi praised the government’s agricultural initiatives, including technology adoption, cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organisations, youth participation, and ethanol promotion.
- When
- He made the comments on the occasion of Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Bulandshahr, India.
- Why
- Tyagi said the initiatives have improved farmers’ immediate support and created long-term opportunities in agriculture.
Tyagi’s View
Critics’ View
Ethanol as fuel
Tyagi’s View
Tyagi said claims that ethanol cannot be used as fuel for long distances are misinformation and argued that ethanol benefits farmers and India’s economy.
Critics’ View
Some people, according to Tyagi, have made negative comments suggesting that ethanol cannot be used as fuel for long-distance travel.
- Speaker
- Bharat Bhushan Tyagi, a Padma Shri recipient and progressive farmer
- Location
- Bulandshahr
- Occasion
- Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday
- Agricultural focus
- Farmer income, technology, cooperatives, and youth participation
- Farmer organisations
- Tyagi praised the announcement to open 10,000 Farmer Producer Companies
- Payments
- Tyagi said sugarcane payments are now made on time
- Farming methods
- Natural, organic, and chemical-free farming were identified as areas receiving attention