Union Agriculture Minister Addresses Farmers' Complaints on 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 damage assessments, and instructed insurance companies to expedite claim payments. He also highlighted the importance of state coordination to ensure timely subsidy payments to farmers.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link