New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the efforts of Kashmir's young men and women involved in dairy farming and bringing out a white revolution in the Baramulla district, in northern Kashmir in the 102nd episode of his Radio program Maan ki baat.

He said, “Daily farming had been going on in Baramulla for a long time, but here, there was a shortage of milk. The people of Baramulla took this challenge as an opportunity. A large number of people started dairy farming here. The women here came to the forefront of this task, such as Ishrat Nabi. Ishrat, a graduate, has started Mir Sisters Dairy Farm which sells about 150 liters of milk per day".

He also praised Wasim Anayat from Sopore, north Kashmir for his efforts. Wasim has more than two dozen animals and he sells more than 200 liters of milk every day. Another youth Abid Hussain is also doing dairy farming. His work is also progressing a lot, Prime Minister said in his Maan ki baat.

Prime Minister said, “Due to the hard work of such people, 5.5 lakh liters of milk is being produced daily in Baramulla. The entire Baramulla is turning into the symbol of a new white revolution. During the last two-and-a-half - three years, more than 500 dairy units have come up here.”

"The dairy industry of Baramulla is a testimony to the fact that every part of our country is full of possibilities. The collective will of the people of a region can achieve any goal, PM Modi told the nation in the radio program. He also spoke about the efforts of the people of the Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh where they have revived an extinct river. The river's source is also being developed as an Amrit Sarovar," says PM Narendra Modi.

He also referred to the achievement of Raafi Ramnath, a teacher from Kerala in agricultural innovation, He said Japan's technique, Miyawaki is a very good way to convert infertile soil into a green patch.

“Teacher Raafi Ramnath from Kerala used this technique to create a mini forest called 'Vidyavanam' with over 115 varieties of flora. Many students and people visit this Miyawaki forest.

"This technique is getting popular in the world and is being used in many countries. I appeal to all the people of the nation especially one who are living in the urban areas, to use this technique and learn more about this."