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The Government of India has restructured the National Horticulture Mission, which was initially launched in 2004-05, and subsumed it under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture in 2014-15. The mission has been further updated in 2025 to include revised guidelines, expanded domains, and enhanced support for high-value crops and
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been actively monitoring the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform to enhance its performance and expand its reach among farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. As of January 2026, 1.79 crore farmers are registered, and 1522 mandis are integrated across various states
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The Indian Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented various initiatives to boost maize production across the country. The National Food Security & Nutrition Mission aims to expand maize cultivation and improve productivity in 28 states and 2 union territories. Funding allocations from 2020 to 2025 reveal a gradual
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The Government of India has made substantial budgetary allocations for the rural and agricultural sector for the financial year 2025-26. The Ministry of Rural Development received Rs. 190405.53 crores, while the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare was allocated Rs. 137756.55 crores, accounting for 2.71% of the
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released a report evaluating the outcomes of several digital agriculture initiatives implemented during 2025. Highlights include the implementation of AgriStack, which has generated over 8.48 Crore Farmer IDs, and the Digital Crop Survey covering 28.5 crore plots. These initiatives aim
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is actively working to mitigate the effects of biennial bearing in mango cultivation, a problem predominantly affecting certain regions in North India. Through scientific studies and the development of regular-bearing varieties, ICAR aims to stabilize mango yields across the country. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare continues to advance the Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) under the Pradhan Mantri- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to reduce reliance on water-intensive crops in states such as Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Since 2013, the initiative has aimed to shift cultivation from paddy
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has detailed annual budgetary allocations and expenditures from the fiscal years 2018-19 to 2025-26. Despite variations, there has been no reduction in year-on-year allocation of funds, aligning with program requirements. Detailed figures for Budget Estimates, Revised Estimates, and Actual Expenditures are provided for
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India's Ministry of External Affairs recently released several press statements detailing key international engagements and appointments. These include a joint program with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs on UNSC Resolution 1540, the appointment of a new High Commissioner to Malta, and various diplomatic dialogues and meetings
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), known as VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, has increased guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days annually for rural households in India. This framework aims to accelerate rural development through enhanced agricultural and infrastructural support while also addressing climate variability
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, aims to enhance rural livelihood by guaranteeing at least 125 days of wage employment per rural household per year. This Act is particularly significant for rural women, promoting gender inclusivity with mandatory participation and rights
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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has amended the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, to include officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS). This recognizes their role within the Armed Forces Medical Services and grants them Ex-Servicemen status, allowing access to re-employment and