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Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare, has approved proposals from the state governments to procure record quantities of pulses and oilseeds during the 2025-26 Rabi season at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. The...

As of the 20th of this month, summer crop sowing has covered over 42 lakh hectares across the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has stated that summer sowing has seen strong growth this season, with the total area increasing by 15 lakh hectares compared to last year. Rice...

New Delhi, March 20 – Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday that the Centre has conducted a detailed review of the agricultural situation across the country, particularly in view of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and hailstorms in several states.Speaking to...

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...

New Delhi, March 16 Wholesale price inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month, at 2.13 per cent in February, driven by an increase in the prices of food and non-food items, even though vegetable prices eased on a month-on-month basis, according to government data released on Monday...

New Delhi, March 11 Approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes of pulses and oilseeds grown during the current 2025-26 rabi (winter) season will be procured from Telangana at the minimum support price (MSP), the Ministry of Agriculture said on Wednesday.The procurement at MSP will cost approximately ₹894...

New Delhi, March 10 India's wheat production is estimated at a record 120.21 million tonnes in the 2025-26 crop year, up 2 per cent from 117.94 million tonnes in the previous year, according to government data released on Tuesday.Wheat, a major rabi (summer) crop, is beginning to be harvested...

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...

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...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the need to fully utilize India's diverse climate conditions to increase productivity and export strength. He also stressed the importance of scaling up high-value crop production to make India's agricultural products globally competitive.The Prime...

Mumbai, March 5: Maharashtra's public debt is projected to reach a staggering Rs 9.32 lakh crore in 2025-26, even as the state projects strong economic growth of 7.9 per cent, exceeding the national forecast, according to the pre-budget Economic Survey presented in the Maharashtra Assembly on...

Mumbai, March 5 – Maharashtra's economy is projected to grow by 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, compared to India's growth rate of 7.6 per cent, primarily due to record collections of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and favorable market conditions.Maharashtra continues to be the engine of the country's...

Barwani, March 2 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday appealed to farmers in Madhya Pradesh to adopt natural farming instead of excessive use of chemicals to maintain soil fertility and reduce the environmental impact of chemical use.The Chief Minister stated that natural farming will...

New Delhi, February 26 – In light of the ongoing festive season and ahead of Holi, the Delhi government's Food Safety Department conducted a enforcement drive, collecting 66 food samples, including those of paneer, khoya, and pulses, an official said on Thursday.Delhi Health Minister Pankaj...

New Delhi, February 26 The Delhi government's food safety department collected 66 food samples during a special drive on Thursday, following instructions from Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.The department has intensified food safety drives across the national capital ahead of Holi...

Raipur, February 26 – The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is proving to be a great benefit for poor families in the Naxal-affected areas of Mohla-Manpur and Ambagarh Chowki districts of Chhattisgarh.Under this scheme, those eligible for government rations are receiving free...

Chandigarh, February 23 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the launch of the 'Meri Rasoi' scheme on Monday, under which the Punjab government will provide essential food kits to 40 lakh families registered under the National Food Security Act.Speaking to the media after chairing a cabinet...

Indore, February 22 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Sunday that if chickpea traders in the state process this agricultural commodity, their establishments will be granted industrial status and benefits under government policies.Madhya Pradesh is the country's largest...

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressed satisfaction with the progress of Rabi sowing. During a high-level meeting held in New Delhi, he reviewed the status of Rabi crop sowing and the price situation of key agricultural commodities.He stated...

New Delhi, February 15 In response to the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, alleging that "we are witnessing a betrayal" of the country's farmers.Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of...