Food Processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is promoting the development of food processing industries through various schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, Production Linked Incentive Scheme, and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme. These initiatives provide grants to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups
PMFBY
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY), launched in Kharif 2016, has seen a 32% increase in farmer enrollment from 3.17 crore in 2022-23 to 4.19 crore in 2024-25. The scheme aims to provide crop insurance to various farmer categories, including tenant and marginal farmers. The government has
CROPIC
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched a digital application called CROPIC, aimed at capturing geotagged photographs of crops for health monitoring under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The app allows farmers and field coordinators to submit real-time observations and photographs to assess crop validation and damage
CROPIC
CROPIC (Collection of Real Time Observations and Photographs of Crops) is a digital application launched under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aimed at enhancing crop health monitoring and damage assessment. The app collects geotagged photographs from farmers and field coordinators to validate insured crops and assess damage from
Minimum Support Price
The Indian Government has significantly increased the budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, enhancing it from Rs. 21,933.50 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1,37,756.55 crore in 2025-26. This increase supports various schemes aimed at boosting farmers' income, including the Pradhan
Agricultural Revolution
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched initiatives under the Agricultural Revolution 4.0, utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enhance crop productivity, sustainability, and farmer livelihoods. Key initiatives include the 'Kisan e-Mitra' AI chatbot for farmer assistance, the National Pest
FPOs
The Government of India has initiated several measures to enhance direct marketing of farmers' produce, reducing reliance on middlemen and increasing farmers' income. Key initiatives include the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enable collective bargaining, the establishment of the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) for
agriculture
The Union Budget 2025-26 emphasizes agriculture as a key development engine, with budgetary allocations to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare increasing significantly over the years. The budget estimate for FY 2025-26 is Rs. 1,27,290.16 crore, up from Rs. 21,933.50 crore in FY 2013-14.
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, comprising ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, arrived at Da Nang, Vietnam, on July 24, 2025, as part of an operational deployment to South East Asia. The visit aims to strengthen India-Vietnam maritime ties through bilateral meetings, professional interactions, and cultural outreach activities, reflecting
Agriculture Infrastructure
The Government of India has launched several initiatives to improve agricultural infrastructure and increase farmers' income through various schemes. Key programs include the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI), National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), and others, aimed at providing financial support, enhancing storage capacity, and promoting sustainable practices.
e-NAM
As of June 30, 2025, the e-NAM platform has integrated 1522 mandis, with over 17.9 million farmers, 267,719 traders, and 4,518 Farmer Producer Organisations registered. The total value of agricultural produce traded on the platform is ₹4,39,941 crore. e-NAM facilitates direct sales for farmers, enhancing
Post-Harvest Losses
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) conducted a study on post-harvest losses in India, revealing significant losses across various agricultural commodities. The government is implementing several schemes, including the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, to address these losses by improving infrastructure, technology, and