horticulture

Bhopal/Raisen, April 11 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan struck a deeply personal chord at the three-day ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival’ in Raisen (45 km from Bhopal), declaring that his purpose was not merely to "occupy the seat" and become a "burden," but to genuinely transform...

New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi government will involve religious institutions in a campaign to plant over 70 lakh saplings across the city to boost green cover and tackle air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday.The government will encourage plantations at...

Bhopal, April 10 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday that the three-day national-level Unnat Krishi Mahotsav, to be held in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen from April 11, will focus on delivering practical solutions and modern technologies directly to farmers.Addressing a...

Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, today highlighted the increasing importance of horticulture in transforming the country's agricultural landscape and boosting farmers' incomes. Speaking at the India Horticulture Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Minister...

New Delhi, April 8 The government think tank, NITI Aayog, on Wednesday proposed "Operation Golden Greens" – a framework for transforming the horticultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir and increasing exports of apples, walnuts, almonds, and saffron.The report, titled "Roadmap for Horticultural...

New Delhi, April 8 The government think tank, NITI Aayog, on Wednesday proposed "Operation Golden Greens," a project to transform the horticultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir and increase exports of apples, walnuts, almonds, and saffron.The report, titled "Roadmap for Horticultural...

Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, stated that India's agricultural sector has significant potential to drive future growth. He described it as a burgeoning sector that requires higher productivity and innovation to support the country's development goals. Mr. Bery made this statement...

Jabalpur, April 8 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday outlined an ambitious plan to make agriculture more profitable and technology-driven, while inaugurating the ‘Krishi Manthan’ workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University in Jabalpur.Addressing farmers...

Gorakhpur, April 7 The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Forestry and Horticulture University in Gorakhpur, according to an official statement.Chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Cabinet cleared the promulgation of the "Uttar Pradesh...

Jammu, April 4 The newly created Jammu division of Northern Railway is now functioning as a fully-fledged division, with most of its operational and financial systems fully transferred, and it will focus on enhancing passenger amenities, ensuring safety, and increasing freight logistics in the...

New Delhi, April 4 – As many as 40 public grievances were formally registered and taken up for redressal by different departments at the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) Suvidha Camp, organized on Saturday, an official said."The issues taken up at the camp, held at the New Delhi City...

Itanagar, April 2 Women's empowerment is central to building a self-reliant and prosperous state, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday, highlighting the role of the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) in strengthening rural communities and creating sustainable livelihood...

In Jammu and Kashmir, as a significant step towards digital governance and ease of doing business, the Directorate of Horticulture Planning & Marketing (DHP&M) today launched two online services on the Jan Sugam Portal. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the services include "Issuance...

Shimla, March 31 In order to compete with apples from countries like the US and New Zealand, Himachal must improve the quality of its own produce, Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Tuesday.Responding to a discussion in the state assembly on a resolution introduced by Congress MLA...

Kathua, March 30, 2026: The Department of Floriculture organized a training and awareness program for farmers under the MIDH scheme in Kathua today. Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, was the chief guest at the event.A large number of farmers attended the program, with the notable...

KATHUA, March 29: The Department of Floriculture organized a district-level event on commercial floriculture under the MIDH scheme at Shakti Palace.Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma urged young people to explore startup opportunities in the agricultural sector, highlighting the district's...

SRINAGAR, March 29: Minister Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurated the District Kisan Mela in Srinagar, emphasizing its significance as a platform for farmer interaction, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of modern agricultural practices.He stressed the importance of adopting advanced technologies...

In a major step to promote awareness and conservation of medicinal plants, the proposal to establish 100 School Herbal Gardens across the Jammu region has been approved by the National Medicinal Plants Board, under the Union Ministry of Ayush, for a sum of Rs 53 Lakh. Akashvani Jammu...

Jammu, March 29 In a major move to promote awareness and conservation of medicinal plants, the National Medicinal Plants Board under the Union Ministry of Ayush has approved a ₹53 lakh project to establish 100 School Herbal Gardens across Jammu, an official spokesperson said on Sunday.The...

New Delhi, March 29 – Cooperation between India and Israel in agriculture has received a major boost following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jerusalem last month, during which the decision was announced to establish more Centres of Excellence as high-tech agricultural hubs, and to...