Indian PM releases commemorative coin on FAO’s 75th anniversary
In order to mark the 75th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Indian PM Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination, congratulating the UN food agency for reaching a monumental milestone.
Mr Modi also dedicated 17 bio-fortified varieties of 8 crops on the occasion of World Food Day, reiterating the government’s commitment to procure agri-crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The Prime Minister also added that the Indian government is promoting millets and nutritious crops in order to tackle malnutrition in the nation.