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The Gross Value Added (GVA) in India's agriculture sector grew by 10.4% in 2024-25 according to provisional estimates. This growth is supported by a record foodgrain production of 3577.32 LMT, marking a 7.65% increase from the previous year. The government has continually assessed factors impacting
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare held a National Workshop on AgriStack at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, focusing on a collaborative approach to establish a farmer-centric digital ecosystem. The event reviewed outcomes from a previous conference and addressed goals like farmer IDs, geo-referencing land, and integrating AgriStack across sectors. The
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The Indian Government has significantly bolstered its support for agriculture, enhancing budget allocations and implementing various schemes to improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability among farmers. Investments include the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for loans, crop insurance programs like PMFBY, and the PM-KISAN income support scheme. The initiatives aim to incorporate
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The Government of India is implementing a variety of schemes and programmes under both Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes aimed at boosting the welfare of farmers across the nation. These efforts cover various aspects of agriculture including financial support, crop insurance, sustainable practices, innovation, and export enhancement. With the
Foodgrain Output
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced a record foodgrain output of 357.73 million tonnes for 2024-25, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects a historic rise of over 106 million tonnes in the last decade. Key crops like rice and wheat also reached
PMFBY
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has announced significant updates to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), recognizing crop loss from wild animal attacks and reintroducing paddy inundation as a localized calamity. These changes aim to enhance farmer protection and will be implemented from Kharif 2026, benefiting regions
Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved significant procurement plans for pulses and oilseeds in Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh for the Kharif 2025–26 season, amounting to ₹15,095.83 crore. The plans include 100% procurement of moong, urad, and soybean in Telangana, arhar in Odisha,
Agriculture
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the theme 'One Agriculture – One Nation – One Team.' He interacted with farmers and community members, discussing various agricultural initiatives including the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Gram Chaupal
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a 'Gram Chaupal' in Dumri Khurd, Gorakhpur, engaging with farmers and local representatives. He emphasized the importance of diversifying agriculture with animal husbandry, fisheries, and beekeeping. Chouhan highlighted government initiatives to increase crop production, improve seed quality, and reduce costs, while
Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed the timely implementation of the 'Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission' and the 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana'. A high-level meeting was held to discuss the execution of these initiatives, which aim to enhance agricultural productivity and support farmers
Agriculture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' and 'Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission' at an event in Pusa, Delhi, announcing a historic investment of over ₹42,000 crore for agriculture and allied sectors. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural infrastructure, support farmers, and
Agriculture
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the launch of two major initiatives by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11, 2025, aimed at enhancing farmers' income and strengthening the agricultural sector. The initiatives include the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana and the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission, which aim to