horticulture

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens tomorrow, allowing them to visit the garden. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for...

Itanagar, March 14 Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu emphasized the need to strengthen market linkages for large cardamom growers to ensure transparent trade and better price realization for farmers.The minister made this statement while inaugurating the large cardamom...

Shimla, March 13 The Central Board of Secondary Education has granted affiliation to 151 government schools in Himachal Pradesh, which will adopt the CBSE curriculum from the next academic session, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Friday.Chairing a meeting with senior officers of the...

The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare organized a Gender Targeting and Inclusion Sensitization Workshop in Kathua. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and inaugurated it by lighting a traditional lamp.He was accompanied by Chief...

Ranchi, March 12 The Jharkhand government signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, on Thursday to develop and expand the horticulture sector in the state.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Directorate of Horticulture...

Amaravati, March 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to take proactive measures to minimize the impact of the US-Israel and Iran conflict on key sectors in the state.Discussing the possible implications of the situation in the Gulf countries, the...

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 – Modern polyhouse cultivation, supported under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), is proving to be a major boost for farmers in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, helping them increase their income while creating new employment opportunities in rural...

March 9, Kohima: Horticulture Minister Salhoutuonuo Kruse today announced that ₹20 crore has been allocated for the construction of horticulture-related roads during 2025-26 under the State Plan, through the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) – NABARD.Responding to a question raised...

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...

Amaravati, March 9 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that the coalition government is correcting the mistakes made by the previous government.He accused the YSR Congress Party of disrupting the revenue department during its rule.He was speaking at a public...

To encourage young orchardists and strengthen the horticulture sector, the Jammu and Kashmir Horticulture Department has started cultivating high-value, colored, and high-breed late varieties of fruit plants at the Horticulture Nursery, Nagari, to establish a mother block and distribute quality...

Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh), March 9 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday alleged that the previous YSRCP government was rife with "scandals" such as the "liquor scam", adulteration of Tirupati laddu ghee, and others.Addressing a public meeting at Kotha Buruju village in...

Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh), March 9 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday alleged that the previous YSRCP government was rife with "scandals" such as the "liquor scam," adulteration of Tirupati laddu ghee, and others.Addressing a public meeting at Kotha Buruju village in...

Itanagar, March 9 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Monday advised citizens to grow seasonal vegetables in their own backyards wherever possible.While planting saplings of avocado in the horticultural farm of Lok Bhavan here, Parnaik, who has consistently encouraged people...

Dharmapuri, March 9 – The cottage industry based on Palmarosa in the Dharmapuri district is facing a severe crisis due to a sharp decline in cultivation amid weak market demand, erratic rainfall, and poor returns for farmers.Producers say this situation has affected hundreds of small...

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...

SHOPIAN, March 6: The Horticulture Department of Shopian has made significant progress during the 2025-26 financial year by promoting farm mechanization, irrigation expansion, and high-density plantation under various Central and UT-sponsored schemes.Under the Capex program, the department...

Amaravati, March 6 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age within the next 90 days in the state.Addressing the assembly, the Chief Minister said they are debating whether to extend this ban to...

Bhopal, March 6 – With assistance and financial support from the Centre's Integrated Horticulture Development Mission scheme, a Bhopal farmer, Ram Singh Kushwaha, not only learned professional horticulture, increasing flower production using automated systems, but also found a market beyond...

Jammu, March 5 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, urging the youth to transition from being job seekers to job creators by harnessing innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.He said...