Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare held a national workshop on the Centralized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Platform Version 2.0 and NaMo Drone Didi Yojana, emphasizing the role of digital platforms in improving efficiency and accountability in agricultural schemes. Agriculture Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi highlighted the importance of
Uttarakhand
Union Minister for Agriculture, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to discuss agricultural and rural development needs. The Central Government will provide support under various schemes, including funds for crop protection, promotion of traditional millet crops, and establishment of Centres of Excellence for superfoods. The
Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired the 96th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), where over 18 Union and State Agriculture Ministers discussed agricultural progress. Key points included the formulation of crop-wise action plans, the establishment of Crop Medicine Centres, and the importance
SKUAST-K
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the sixth convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) in Srinagar, where he conferred degrees upon over 5,250 graduates. He emphasized the importance of agriculture, innovation, and the commitment to developing Jammu & Kashmir under PM Modi'
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will chair high-level meetings, participate in agricultural and rural development programs, and attend the convocation ceremony at SKUAST-K, where 5,250 students will receive degrees.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will chair high-level meetings, participate in agricultural and rural development programs, and attend the sixth convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of June 27, 2025. The report indicates the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton, comparing the figures with the previous year. Overall,
Agriculture
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the 'Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)', highlighting a 225% growth in Gross Value Added (GVA) and a 54.6% increase in Gross Value of Output (GVO) at constant prices. Key
Horticulture
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export of 1 metric tonne of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab to Doha, Qatar, along with an additional 0.5 metric tonne to Dubai, UAE. This initiative highlights India's growing capabilities in horticultural exports
Agriculture
During a press conference in Indore, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of developed agriculture and prosperous farmers for a developed India. He announced a 44% increase in food grain production over the past 11 years and introduced the 'Lab-to-Land' initiative to align agricultural
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the progress report on area coverage under Kharif crops as of June 20, 2025. The report indicates the area sown for various crops, including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds, sugarcane, jute, and cotton, comparing the figures with the previous year. Overall,
Agriculture
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering in Bhopal, emphasizing the need for farmer-friendly technologies and mechanization. He reviewed the institute's recent work, including a tractor-operated plastic mulch layer-cum-planter designed to reduce labor and costs in agricultural