Government Measures to Double Farmers' Income Highlighted in Parliament

During a parliamentary session, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the Modi government's commitment to ensuring fair prices for farmers. The Minister highlighted measures such as Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement, PM-AASHA, and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana as pivotal in doubling farmers' income. Innovative schemes like the Market Intervention Scheme and digital payments were also noted for providing timely relief and protection to farmers against price falls and crop losses.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link