PM Modi: 'Developed India' Needs Modern Agriculture, Empowered Farmers - Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that a 'Developed India' (Viksit Bharat) is unattainable without modernizing agriculture and empowering farmers. ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com. Speaking at the Bharat Agriculture Conference, he highlighted agriculture's central role in India's progress, culture, and social life, linking it to the ongoing festive season, especially Chhath.