The 33rd meeting of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) was held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Ramnath Thakur, senior officials from the agriculture ecosystem, and representatives from the…
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India Expands Digital Literacy for Farmers with AI Tools
India is accelerating its efforts to improve digital literacy among farmers through a combination of AI-powered tools, local-language applications, and community-based support centres. With smartphones becoming more affordable and telecom connectivity reaching even remote locations, the government aims to ensure that every farmer including those without personal devices can access…
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NCDC Infuses ₹49,799 Cr into Cooperatives in FY 2025–26
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has reinforced India’s cooperative ecosystem with Rs.49,799.06 crore disbursed during the financial year 2025–26 up to October. This follows an impressive rise in support from Rs.5,735.51 crore in 2014–15 to Rs.95,182.88 crore in 2024–25, reflecting NCDC’s growing outreach across agriculture, dairy, healthcare, women, and…
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Agricultural Education & Training: Driving India’s Farm Growth
Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s economy, supporting nearly half the population and contributing around 18% to GDP. To achieve the vision of “Viksit Krishi aur Samruddh Kisan” (Developed Agriculture and Prosperous Farmer), India is focusing on strengthening agricultural education, research, and training under the unified principle of “One Nation…
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India, Sri Lanka Hold 1st Joint Working Group on Agriculture
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: India and Sri Lanka convened their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the farm sector. The session aimed to deepen collaboration across critical areas including agricultural innovation, technology exchange,…
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PM Kisan 21st Installment Before Diwali: Date & Status
The much-awaited 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) Yojana is expected to be disbursed before Diwali 2025. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the transfer process has already started in select states, while others are likely to receive it through October.Farmers across…
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GST Reforms Boost Jharkhand’s Industry Agriculture & Tourism
Jharkhand, a mineral-rich and industrially vibrant state in eastern India, is poised for a significant economic boost following the recent GST reforms. By reducing tax rates across key sectors such as steel, iron, agriculture, forest products, and tourism, the reforms aim to lower costs, enhance affordability, and stimulate growth in…
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New Centre of Excellence Launched to Boost Agriculture in the Global South
A new Centre of Excellence has been launched to drive agricultural transformation across the Global South, strengthening collaboration and innovation among developing countries facing similar challenges. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in partnership with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), unveiled the…