Government’s Efforts to Double Farmers’ Income Highlighted in Economic Survey 2025-26

The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlines the government’s measures to double farmers' income through various interventions, focusing on productivity and self-sufficiency. Initiatives like the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission and Missions on Edible Oils aim to enhance productivity. The development under PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is set to expand to 100 aspirational agricultural districts, while the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has seen a significant increase in farmer insurance participation.

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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