Aatma Nirbhar Annadata: PM Modi interacts with Hassan farmer

Hassan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, August 9 as part of Aatma Nirbhar Annadata programme interacted with a farmer who is the president of Ugane – Kyatanahalli primary Agriculture Cooperative society in the district.

Basavegowda, a progressive farmer from the district explained to PM Modi about the activities, progress and achievements of the cooperative society which started 44 years ago.

This society now has 2300 members from the farming community and the annual turnover of the society is Rs 50 crore and uses the same for lending and development of society.

PM lauding the efforts of Basavegowda and the progress of the society said that the farmers and primary cooperative societies should follow their methods and that such activities will help the success of Aatma Nirbhar programme.

Basavegowda is the only person selected from Karnataka for the interaction.