agriculture

Shimla, February 13 The Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline (1100) has achieved favorable results, with the helpline achieving a closure rate of 71, which is the highest in the country, Gokul Butail, Principal Advisor to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said on Friday...

Faridabad, February 13 Ambassadors and high commissioners from various African countries expressed their desire to further strengthen partnerships with Haryana in areas such as skill development, entrepreneurship, industrial investment, agriculture, food processing, IT, tourism, and cultural...

New Delhi, February 13 Padma Award-winning farmers and agricultural experts on Friday called for the establishment of "pesticide-free farming schools", the development of gaushalas as organic manure production units, and the ensuring of compost availability at the village level to promote...

New Delhi, February 13 The government has created infrastructure worth Rs 1 lakh crore to preserve fruits, vegetables, and other farm produce, which has helped reduce crop damage by up to 15 per cent, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday.Responding to...

Aizawl, February 13 Mizoram became the first northeastern state to open a fish canning facility on Friday, a move seen by officials as a significant development to boost the state's blue economy.State Minister of Corporation, Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Resources, PC Vanlalruata...

New Delhi, February 13 Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday, citing remarks made by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that studies have established that stubble burning contributes no more than 5 per cent to pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, criticized the environment ministry and...

New Delhi, February 13 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Congress for "spreading lies" about the India-US trade agreement, asserting that the Narendra Modi government has completely safeguarded the interests of the farming community...

New Delhi, February 13 The National Biodiversity Authority has received ₹2.4 crore in the last 45 days from companies that used various biological resources for either commercial or research purposes under the ABS framework, senior officials said on Friday.The access and benefit sharing (ABS)...

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous efforts are being made to address every problem faced by farmers across the country.Responding to supplementary questions during Question...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 12: The second day of the Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela–2026 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) featured an Industry–Academia–Farmer Meet and a dog show, attracting widespread participation.Over 30 industries...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 12: The NSS unit of Government College for Women Parade organized a one-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) workshop to promote entrepreneurship, leadership, and career awareness among families affected by the floods and NSS volunteers.Padma Shri awardee S. P...

February 13, New Delhi – India’s Minister of Trade and Commerce, Piyush Goyal, has once again stated that the India-US Trade Pact fully protects the interests of farmers.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Piyush Goyal said that approximately 90% to 95% of farm products produced in India are...

In a significant move to promote the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), the J&K Government has constituted a high-level committee to draft a comprehensive and time-bound roadmap for the sector's commercial expansion across the Union Territory. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent...

Director Sericulture J&K flagged off the fourth batch of silkworm farmers for a five-day exposure-cum-training program in Himachal Pradesh under HADP.Feb 13, Srinagar: Director Sericulture J&K Ajaz Ahmad Bhat flagged off the fourth batch of silkworm farmers from the Kashmir Division for a...

Jammu, February 11 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday dismissed the "misinformation" being circulated about the recent Indo-US trade deal, asserting that the central government remains firmly committed to safeguarding farmers' interests.He highlighted that the 'Agriculture...

Jammu, February 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated his government's commitment to fulfilling promises, stating that the 2026-27 Budget lays a strong foundation for economic growth, social welfare, and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to the Budget debate in the...

Northeast experiencing a new phase of development under PM Modi: Shivraj Singh ChauhanGuwahati, February 11: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, addressed a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, sharing key insights on the Union Budget 2026-27...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the three-day Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela 2026 will begin today at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu's Chatha campus. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that, organized under the theme "AI-Enabled Advanced...

Jammu, February 10 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised serious concerns on Tuesday regarding the India-US interim trade deal, stating that it could negatively affect the Union territory's dry fruit and horticulture economy.The chief minister also defended his government's...

Chandigarh, February 10 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the budget expenditure of several departments and the progress of major schemes on Tuesday.Senior officials of the concerned departments were present in the meeting.Reviewing the schemes of the energy department, the...