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    Rajasthan Farmers Face Challenges from Marble Dumping

    Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 31 Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has transformed over the years – a popular tourist destination, often featured in selfies and social media.The main attraction here is the vast, all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's...
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    India's Low Whole Grain Consumption Drives Health Concerns

    Mumbai, March 31 Indians are consuming only about 10 per cent of the recommended whole grain intake, a habit that is causing a steep increase in non-communicable diseases across the country, a white paper has revealed.The white paper, titled 'Opportunities with Whole Grains to Support...
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    Soil Fertility Declines Due to Fertilizer & Water Use

    New Delhi, March 27 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday that excessive use of chemical fertilizers and excessive use of water are adversely impacting soil fertility in some parts of the country.In a reply to supplementary queries during Question...
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    Hailstorm Damages Tamil Nadu Farms, Relief Efforts Underway

    Chennai, March 22. Unseasonal hailstorms accompanied by strong winds and rain have caused extensive damage to crops across several districts in Tamil Nadu, prompting the state government to initiate a large-scale assessment exercise.Officials said that more than 850 hectares of farmland have...
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    Gujarat Launches Millet Festival to Promote Healthy Lifestyle

    Ahmedabad, March 21 – Emphasizing the role of millets in promoting health and farmers' prosperity, Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani inaugurated the state-level ‘Millet Festival and Natural Farmer Market-2026’ at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Riverfront on Saturday."Millet is not just food...
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    Gujarat Launches Digital Food Coupons & Grain ATMs for Food Security

    Gandhinagar, March 16 – The Gujarat government has allocated ₹2,856 crore to the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs for 2026–27, as it expands food security coverage for nearly 75 lakh families and introduces technology-driven measures such as digital food coupons and grain...
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    Jammu & Kashmir Showcases Agricultural Products at International Food Fair

    The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the auspices of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, is showcasing the region's agro and food processing potential at the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food and Hospitality Fair...
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    Modi's Digital Revolution: Puducherry Launches CBDC Food Subsidy

    Puducherry, February 26 Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought about a digital revolution in the country.Unveiling the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based food subsidy distribution project in Puducherry, he said that this scheme is...
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    Congress Leader Highlights BJP's Broken Promises in Haryana

    Hisar, February 22 Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda said on Sunday, ahead of the 2024 Haryana elections, that the BJP had promised to procure paddy at a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 3,100 per quintal, but forgot about it after coming to power.Under the BJP government, farmers also...
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    India-US Trade Deal Aims for $500 Billion Purchase, Protects Domestic Sectors

    Mumbai, February 14 – Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed the Opposition’s claims on Saturday that the India-US interim trade deal harms domestic interests.He asserted that the agreement was negotiated from a "strong position" as a $4 trillion economy and specifically protected the...
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    AAP Criticizes India-US Trade Deal as Harmful to Farmers

    Chandigarh, February 11 Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab chief spokesperson and MLA, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, called the proposed India-US trade deal the "biggest betrayal" of the country's farmers and accused the Centre of compromising national interests, on Wednesday.Addressing a press conference...
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