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Ministry of Agriculture Promotes Crop Diversification Program

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare continues to advance the Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) under the Pradhan Mantri- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to reduce reliance on water-intensive crops in states such as Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Since 2013, the initiative has aimed to shift cultivation from paddy to alternative crops like pulses and oilseeds, and from 2015 onwards, it has been expanded to include replacing tobacco crops in states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The government supports this through various schemes to sustain agricultural productivity and improve soil health.

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Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agarwal Pushes India-EFTA TEPA Implementation in Switzerland

Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agarwal visited Switzerland to promote the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and enhance trade and investment collaboration. The visit aimed to solidify TEPA's market-access outcomes through strategic business partnerships and investments. Discussions focused on expanding trade, resolving early-stage implementation issues, and attracting