agriculture

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the country's food grain production has increased by 44% over the past ten years. Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today, Mr. Chouhan said that the country has achieved a new milestone in food...

Mumbai, March 10 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the state assembly on Tuesday that eight lakh farmers have benefited from the government's flagship solar agricultural feeder scheme, which provides them with affordable daytime electricity.Fadnavis, who holds the energy...

New Delhi, March 10 – The Lok Sabha session on Tuesday was marked by significant disruptions as opposition members raised slogans in the House while Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, responded to questions related to farmers and agricultural policies...

New Delhi, March 10 Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday criticised the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, accusing it of failing to implement various Centre-sponsored agricultural schemes and alleging that farmers in the state were facing "injustice".The BJP and the...

In a significant step towards harnessing the potential of youth in transforming the agriculture sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a dedicated training program for youth clubs under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) was successfully held...

In Gairsain (Chamoli), March 9 – The Uttarakhand government presented a budget of ₹1.11 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27, placing a strong emphasis on inclusive development through the "GYAN" model. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the state's development strategy is based...

New Delhi, March 9 JD(S) leader and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda raised concerns about human-elephant conflicts in Karnataka during Monday's Rajya Sabha discussion on the Ministry of Environment and Forest.Participating in the discussion, Deve Gowda stated that forests are being...

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 9 Cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra have appealed to the state government to provide a financial assistance of Rs 500 per tonne, so that they can bridge the gap between the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) and clear the outstanding dues of workers, an...

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samba, organized a one-day workshop on diversified agriculture to promote sustainable farming practices and enhance farmers' income. The event saw participation from over 150 farmers from the Samba and Kathua districts.Chief Scientist and Head, Sanjay Khajuria...

Yerravaripalem (Andhra Pradesh), March 9 Two elephants died from electrocution on Monday, allegedly after coming into contact with illegal electric snares near the Talakona Reserve forest in the Tirupati district, the forest department said.The elephants, reportedly around 12 years old, were...

Aizawl, March 9 Mizoram registered an average annual growth rate of 9.36 per cent in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) over the 13-year period between 2011-12 and 2024-25, according to the state's 2025-26 Economic Survey.The survey, presented by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in the assembly on...

Mizoram has achieved an annual Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate of 9.36% over the past 13 years (2011-12 to 2024-25), with the service sector continuing to drive the state's economy.According to the 2025-2026 Mizoram Economic Survey, presented by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in the...

Bengaluru, March 9 The Karnataka government signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Krishi Kalpa Foundation on Monday to establish a Centre of Excellence in the agricultural and allied sector with a focus on rural areas in Kalaburagi, officials said.The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the...

The Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, has launched a week-long Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme on innovative fruit preservation and value addition. Chief guest Dr. Rakesh Mehra urged young people to explore opportunities in the food processing...

Chandigarh, March 8 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema proposed an outlay of ₹15,377 crore for agriculture and allied sectors in the 2026-27 budget, aimed at supporting targeted interventions in crop diversification, sustainability, market reforms, and farmer welfare.While presenting...

New Delhi, March 8 – The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting discussed national and international issues and decided to prominently raise foreign policy, unemployment, and economic issues during the second part of the Parliament's Budget Session, which begins on Monday, a party MP...

Jaipur, March 8 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma interacted with farmers in the Hanumangarh district on Sunday and sought feedback on irrigation, electricity supply, and various agricultural schemes.The interaction took place after a state-level programme organized on International...

Gandhinagar, March 8 Farmers in Gujarat, ruled by the BJP, do not receive water for irrigation or fair prices for their produce, and are thrown into jail if they speak out, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.Addressing farmers at the "Parivartan Lao...

Jammu, March 8 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress protested against the increase in LPG prices here on Sunday, saying that this "anti-poor" decision by the government will add to the financial burden on ordinary people.Led by PCC president Tariq Hamid Karra and working president Raman Bhalla, the...

Gandhinagar, March 8: Road infrastructure projects worth ₹1,185 crore have been approved to upgrade connectivity across the Surat Economic Region (SER), with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel describing the move as part of Gujarat’s roadmap towards “Viksit Gujarat@2047”.The projects, covering 24...