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The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of Rs. 3.15 lakh crore, emphasizing the government's commitment to farmers' prosperity and agricultural investment. Source: Original Link
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The Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved significant measures to ensure fair prices for farmers by sanctioning the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower in Karnataka and increasing gram procurement limits in Maharashtra. This initiative, worth over ₹4,886 crore, aims to protect farmers from
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The Northern Region Agriculture Conference in Lucknow on April 24, 2026, is expected to create a significant impact on agricultural policies and development across North India. The conference will see the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, along with
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The Government of India has introduced two initiatives: the District Development Kisan Yojana (DDKY) and the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) to enhance agricultural sustainability, productivity, and farmer welfare. Approved in 2024 with a budget of ₹2481 crore, NMNF promotes natural farming to improve soil health, reduce input costs,
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India's Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) budget has increased significantly from ₹21,933.50 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,27,290.16 crore in 2025-26, marking a sixfold growth in 12 years. This boost in funds supports multiple initiatives and schemes aimed at enhancing
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project at Namrup, Assam, marking a significant push towards industrial and agricultural development in the region. The project, with an investment of ₹11,000 crore, aims to boost local fertilizer production, reduce import dependence, and create employment
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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony in New Delhi, celebrating farmer welfare and rural development initiatives. He highlighted the new 'Viksit Bharat — G Ram G' law, which extends employment guarantees and incorporates infrastructure projects in villages. The government also
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting to enhance the effectiveness of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across India. He emphasized the need for uniformity in salaries, promotions, and support for KVK staff, while also directing the implementation of farmer-friendly policies. With 731 KVKs nationwide, the focus is
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two significant agricultural schemes with a total outlay of Rs 35,440 crore, emphasizing sustainable practices, group farming, and the nutritional value of pulses. The initiatives aim to enhance farmer income, promote millets, and support rural entrepreneurship, showcasing successful farmer stories and the impact of
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
On October 11, 2025, the Prime Minister launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulse Self-Reliance Mission at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. These initiatives aim to enhance the self-reliance of farmers and improve agricultural productivity in India. The government plans to invest over 35,
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
On October 11, 2025, the Prime Minister launched the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural productivity and self-reliance among farmers, with a significant budget allocation of over ₹35,000 crores. The
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He also released the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring over Rs 20,500 crore to more than 9.7 crore farmers across India. Modi emphasized the