Soil Health
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been implementing the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme since 2015, issuing 25.17 Crore Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers. These cards provide information on soil nutrient status and recommendations for fertilizer use, promoting the use of organic manures and bio-fertilizers. The
Oil Palm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced an enhancement of financial assistance under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to support oil palm farmers across India, including Odisha. The assistance covers various components such as planting materials, management during the gestation period, intercropping, drip irrigation
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has outlined provisions under the National Policy for Agriculture Marketing (NPFAM) to support farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The government fixes the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 agricultural crops annually, ensuring a minimum return of 50% over the average cost of
Agriculture Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has unveiled a new national agriculture policy aimed at comprehensive growth in the sector. Key strategies include increasing crop productivity, reducing production costs, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, promoting agricultural diversification, enhancing post-harvest infrastructure, and adapting to climate change. The Gross Value Added
Bilateral Trade
The Indian Government is analyzing a recent statement by the US President regarding bilateral trade. Ongoing negotiations aim to finalize a fair and mutually beneficial trade agreement. The Government emphasizes the importance of protecting farmers, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs, and is committed to securing national interests in trade agreements, including the
Agriculture
During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presented significant data on agricultural development, highlighting a rise in crop production from 246.42 million tonnes to 353.96 million tonnes over the past decade. He emphasized the government's efforts to increase farmers'
Minimum Support Price
The Indian Government has significantly increased the budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, enhancing it from Rs. 21,933.50 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1,37,756.55 crore in 2025-26. This increase supports various schemes aimed at boosting farmers' income, including the Pradhan
Agriculture
The Union Budget 2025-26 emphasizes agriculture as a key development engine, with budgetary allocations to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare increasing significantly over the years. The budget estimate for FY 2025-26 is Rs. 1,27,290.16 crore, up from Rs. 21,933.50 crore in FY 2013-14.
Agriculture Infrastructure
The Government of India has launched several initiatives to improve agricultural infrastructure and increase farmers' income through various schemes. Key programs include the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI), National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), and others, aimed at providing financial support, enhancing storage capacity, and promoting sustainable practices.
e-NAM
As of June 30, 2025, the e-NAM platform has integrated 1522 mandis, with over 17.9 million farmers, 267,719 traders, and 4,518 Farmer Producer Organisations registered. The total value of agricultural produce traded on the platform is ₹4,39,941 crore. e-NAM facilitates direct sales for farmers, enhancing
Mango Production
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced that mango production for 2024-25 is expected to reach 228.37 Lakh Metric Tonnes, up from 223.98 LMT in 2023-24, primarily due to improved yields in Southern States. To ensure farmers receive fair prices, the government implements the Market Intervention
Farmers Welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare outlines the responsibilities of State Governments in disaster management and the financial support provided by the Central Government. Key initiatives include the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for agricultural loans, raising the collateral-free loan limit, and a mass media campaign to disseminate information