agricultural economy

Jaipur, April 9 – In a major relief for farmers affected by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather conditions, the Central government has relaxed wheat procurement norms for the ongoing Rabi season in Rajasthan.The decision comes after an initiative by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla...

New Delhi, April 9 Startup firm StarAgri announced on Thursday plans to expand its operations across northeast India and partner with local warehouse owners to standardize and upgrade facilities for the scientific storage of regional commodities.The company will also expand its workforce...

Kohima, March 9 Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio presented the Nagaland Agriculture Policy 2025 in the assembly on Monday, outlining a detailed roadmap to strengthen the sector, enhance farmers' income, and promote climate-resilient farming practices.The policy aims to address long-standing...

Pune, March 6 The petroleum lobby, which has a vested interest in the import of fossil fuels worth Rs 22 lakh crore, will not easily allow the country's aim of shifting to alternative fuels, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.Addressing the IFGE's compressed bio-gas conclave in Pune...

Minister of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, stated today that this year's Union Budget has laid a strong foundation for strengthening agriculture and related sectors, with a clear focus on productivity, value addition, and farmer prosperity. Referring to Prime Minister...

The rich spices and vibrant culture of the Northeast region recently made their mark in Mumbai. Organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival concluded at Jio World Drive. Held from February 27th to March 1st, it...