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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a comprehensive plan to improve the situation for Totapuri mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Following extensive consultations and a report from a high-level committee, the initiative aims to stabilize prices, enhance pulp quality in beverages, and rejuvenate older
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The Eastern Regional Agriculture Conference is scheduled to take place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on May 19, 2026, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi will attend. The conference aims to discuss agricultural development issues,
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In a significant move to support farmers in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has approved major crop procurement initiatives across Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. These decisions, spearheaded by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, aim to ensure farmers get fair prices and are protected
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The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, has provided financial assistance of over ₹4.27 lakh crore to more than 9.35 crore farmer beneficiaries across India, disbursed through 22 installments. The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of cultivable land-holding farmers, with evaluative studies highlighting notable economic improvements.
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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
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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
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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,
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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