"Focus On Hiking Productivity": Agriculture Minister On 100 Days Of Modi 3.0

Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Mr Chouhan said the government has announced the launch of 65 new crop varieties which are designed to thrive in higher temperatures and require less water.

As the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre completed 100 days on Tuesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said its focus has been on enhancing farm productivity while keeping production costs down to ensure that farmers get the best possible returns.

Speaking exclusively to NDTV, the minister also highlighted efforts to empower women and the poor and said one of the government's priorities is skilling youth so that they can get jobs.

Here are some of the highlights from the interview: