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Bhaderwah (J&K), February 21 In an effort to further strengthen lavender cultivation, approximately six lakh free-quality planting material (QPM) seedlings were distributed among 750 farmers in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, an official said on Saturday.The initiative...

New Delhi, February 20 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture on Friday, while addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026.Speaking at the event, CM Fadnavis said, "We are meeting at a very critical juncture...

Chandigarh, February 19 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday issued a direct challenge to the opposition regarding procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP), asserting that the purchase of 24 crops in the state is a "national record" and "a reality, not a slogan".Addressing...

Bhubaneswar, February 19 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday strongly criticized the opposition BJD and Congress for disrupting Assembly proceedings over alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, and also cautioned "mischief mongers" of severe consequences for creating...

Guwahati, February 19 – Highlighting the Assam government's focus on agricultural infrastructure, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that irrigation has become a key driver of transformation in the state's rural economy over the last five years.In a post on the social media...

Jaipur, February 18 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated on Wednesday that 72 per cent of the promises made in the BJP's election manifesto have been fulfilled within two years of the government assuming office.The Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with...

Ahmedabad, February 18 – Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated on Wednesday that Gujarat’s budget advances the state’s continuous development journey, focusing on public welfare and without imposing any new tax burden on citizens.The opposition criticized the budget, calling it disappointing...

Bhopal, February 18 Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state's "women-centric" budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 4,38,317 crore on Wednesday, and said no new taxes would be imposed.Devda presented the third consecutive budget of the Mohan Yadav government amid...

Chennai, February 17 Tamil Nadu will set up an additional 130 modern rice storage facilities at an estimated cost of ₹495 crore, Minister MRK Panneerselvam said on Tuesday.This move will enhance the State's annual rice storage capacity to 7.30 lakh metric tonnes, he added.Opposition parties...

Chennai, February 17 The state government has achieved the top rank in ragi production following the implementation of the five-year Tamil Nadu Millet Mission, Minister MRK Panneerselvam said on Tuesday.Presenting the Interim Agriculture Budget in the Assembly, he said the Tamil Nadu Millet...

Gandhinagar, February 17 – As part of efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, the state of Gujarat has issued Soil Health Cards to 2.19 crore farmers under the Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme, which aims to promote scientific soil management and improve crop productivity.The scheme was first...

Amaravati, February 17 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister G Ravi Kumar announced on Tuesday that the state is currently providing subsidized power to aquaculture farmers at just Rs 1.5 per unit.Addressing the Assembly, the Energy Minister said that 5.2 lakh aquaculture farmers are being provided...

The India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement provides strong safeguards to protect the interests of Indian farmers and domestic producers. It represents a significant turning point in trade relations between the two countries.It also expands export opportunities through duty-free access for various...

Gandhinagar, February 16 Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat said on Monday that the state government has disbursed ₹9,610 crore as part of a special agricultural relief package to over 33 lakh farmers affected by unseasonal rains last year.In his address to the state assembly on the first day of...

A 25-ton air-conditioned refrigerated truck was handed over to a beneficiary in Kulgam under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme.February 16, Srinagar: The Area Marketing Office of the Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing handed over a 25-ton air-conditioned...

Bhopal, February 14 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav disbursed the 33rd installment of the flagship "Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana" on Saturday from Pandhana in Khandwa district, marking another milestone in the state's women-centric welfare program.In a symbolic digital transfer...

Bhopal, February 14 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred ₹1,836 crore as the monthly installment under the Ladli Behna Yojana into the bank accounts of over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries during an event held in the Khandwa district on Saturday.On the occasion, the Chief...

SSP Fertilizer Shipment Arrives in AnantnagA new shipment of Single Super Phosphate fertilizer was unloaded at the Anantnag railway station to ensure supplies in advance of the peak cultivation season.February 14, Srinagar: A new shipment of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer was...

Bengaluru, February 14 – The Union Ministry of Agriculture has positively responded to a request submitted by Karnataka Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy, seeking the release of pending funds under the PM-Kisan scheme to thousands of farmers in the state.Reacting to the development...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the PM RAHAT Scheme, doubling the target of Lakhpati Didis to six crore, the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to two lakh crore rupees, and the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of 10 thousand crore rupees. Mr. Modi signed important documents...