Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a gathering of 20,000 farmers in Maharashtra, emphasizing the government's commitment to providing crop insurance, developing climate-resilient seeds, and promoting natural farming. He announced immediate compensation for crop losses and a new bill against fake fertilizers and pesticides. Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on November 7, 2025. The visit aims to review agricultural and rural development schemes, interact with farmers, and assess flood-affected areas. The itinerary includes inspections of infrastructure, crop damage, and welfare projects,
Crop Insurance
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting in Delhi to address farmers' grievances regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. He expressed concern over minimal claim amounts received by farmers, calling it a mockery. The Minister ordered investigations into discrepancies, emphasized the need for accurate
Crop Insurance
Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting in Delhi to address farmers' complaints regarding the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme. He emphasized the need for timely and adequate claim payments, expressing dissatisfaction over the minimal amounts received by farmers. The minister ordered a thorough investigation
FPO Conclave 2025
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, attended by over 500 farmers and organizations from 24 states. The Minister emphasized the need for integrated farming, quality seeds, and farmer entrepreneurship, announcing a forthcoming Seed Act to ensure high-quality seeds and strict laws
Agricultural Education
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in the National Agricultural Students Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for quality agricultural education and the immediate filling of vacant posts in agricultural institutions. He directed ICAR to form a student team for gathering suggestions to improve education and called
National Seeds Corporation
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a state-of-the-art seed processing plant in New Delhi and five additional plants across India. The new facilities aim to enhance seed quality and availability for farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The launch of the 'Seed Management 2.0' system
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
Farmers Complaints
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting to address farmers' complaints regarding fertilisers, seeds, pesticides, and insurance schemes. He emphasized the need for a single complaint platform and insisted that complaints should not be closed until farmers are satisfied. The meeting also discussed identifying states with
KVKs
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