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The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with UNDP India and the Gates Foundation, hosted a CSR Conclave in New Delhi to boost the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (DDKY). The conclave saw participation from senior government officials, corporate leaders, and Farmer Producer Organisations to explore collaborative opportunities aimed
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with the Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi to submit recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget, focusing on advancements in agriculture and rural development. The suggestions are aimed at promoting self-reliance and prosperity in rural India under Prime Minister Shri Narendra
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss proposals and suggestions concerning agriculture and rural development. The meeting in Delhi involved presenting a comprehensive report of suggestions gathered from various stakeholders nationwide. The aim is to ensure the upcoming Union Budget supports
Areca Nut
A high-level meeting chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan focused on the development of areca nut cultivation in India. Key discussions included addressing viral diseases affecting farmers, ensuring compensation for losses, and dispelling misconceptions about areca nuts' safety. The meeting emphasized the importance of areca nuts
Meghalaya
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 'Meghalaya Pineapple Festival-2025' in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for promoting Meghalaya's organic agricultural products. He announced plans for airlifting agricultural goods and collaboration with the state government to enhance the agriculture sector in Meghalaya. The Minister
Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for six years starting 2025-26, targeting development in agriculture across 100 districts. The scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainable practices, improve irrigation, and facilitate credit access. It will be
Jammu & Kashmir
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, emphasizing the importance of a developed Jammu & Kashmir for India's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. Key initiatives include the establishment of a ₹150-crore Clean Plant
Jammu & Kashmir
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of a developed Jammu & Kashmir for India's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' during a review meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Key initiatives include the establishment of a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Center, support for farmers
Agriculture Development
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the importance of developed agriculture for a prosperous India during a press conference in Indore. He announced a 44% increase in food grain production over the past 11 years and introduced the 'Lab-to-Land' initiative to bridge the gap between agricultural