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Many farmers are now Lotus is our national flower.
aware of this initiative, thanks to I am very happy that lotus stem
the Prime Minister's mention of has been mentioned in 'Mann ki
our Lotus Stem FPO in the 'Mann Baat' and our farmers are also
ki Baat' programme. He has elated with what Prime Minister
applauded our FPO, and I am Narendra Modi has said about
overjoyed about that. it. This will create more market
We intend to engage in post- opportunities for us, and we will
harvest activities in the future. be able to take our products to
Last time, the DC had also visited every corner of India. I would like
here and spoke with the farmers. to appeal to our fellow farmers
He said that he will connect us to come forward and join us
with hotels and hospitals as well, and walk shoulder to shoulder
so that we can promote this 100 to help this FPO grow further and
per cent organic product. We become more profitable and
want it to be exported more and fruitful. The more farmers join in,
we appeal to the Government more will they contribute to our
to provide us maximum market collective economic prosperity
accessibility outside India as and stability.
well as within the country so that
our products reach every corner
of the world.

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