GST Reductions
The Indian government has announced significant reductions in Goods and Services Tax (GST) aimed at benefiting over 10 crore dairy farmers and enhancing the cooperative sector. Key changes include the removal of GST on milk and paneer, a reduction to 5% on butter and ghee, and similar cuts on processed
Coconut Development Board
The Coconut Development Board (CDB) celebrated World Coconut Day by launching revised schemes aimed at enhancing coconut cultivation and industry, alongside presenting Export Excellence Awards. Key speakers emphasized the need for product diversification and sustainable practices in coconut farming. Financial assistance for farmers has significantly increased, with subsidies raised for
Agro-Textile
The Government has inaugurated a Climate-Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre at Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, on December 21, 2024. Managed by SASMIRA, the centre aims to promote sustainable agro-textile practices through demonstrations, training, and awareness programs. It focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving climate resilience while increasing domestic demand
Self-Reliance
On India's 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for self-reliance in the fertilizers sector, urging farmers to use fertilizers judiciously to protect soil health. He emphasized the need to reduce dependency on imports and encouraged innovative domestic production methods. The government reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate
Fertilizers
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, met with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to discuss fertilizer availability in the state. The Chief Minister requested uninterrupted urea supply for the peak Kharif season, and the Minister assured support to meet farmers' demands. Concerns were raised
agriculture development
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the importance of developed agriculture for a prosperous India during a press conference in Indore. He announced a 44% increase in food grain production over the past 11 years and introduced the 'Lab-to-Land' initiative to bridge the gap between agricultural