New Delhi: India and Fiji have agreed to significantly deepen their cooperation in the agriculture sector, with a renewed focus on food security, research collaboration and capacity building. The decision came after a high-level bilateral meeting between Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Fiji’s…
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NBA Grants ₹68 Lakh to Maharashtra BMCs via ABS
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 68 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Wada Tehsil, Palghar district, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Maharashtra under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework. This disbursement follows the commercial utilisation of soil microorganisms, particularly bacteria from the Bacillus…
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PM Modi Highlights Farmers Importance Through Sanskrit Subhashitam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a timeless Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media today, highlighting the crucial role of farmers in society. The verse states: “सुवर्ण-रौप्य-माणिक्य-वसनैरपि पूरिताः। तथापि प्रार्थयन्त्येव कृषकान् भक्ततृष्णया।।” It emphasizes that even when individuals possess gold, silver, rubies, and luxurious garments, they still depend on farmers for sustenance…
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Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh
New Delhi, December 23, 2025: The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, today paid heartfelt tributes to the former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee, Chaudhary Charan Singh, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Shri Modi stated that Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his life to the welfare of…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Addresses Farmers in Rajasthan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in a massive Farmers’ Conference at Merta City in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, today. On this occasion, he transferred financial assistance under various schemes into the bank accounts of farmers, along with key state and central officials including Rajasthan…
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PM-KISAN: Impact, Reach and Financial Outlays Explained
The Central Government’s PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, has become a cornerstone of direct income support for cultivator families. Designed to supplement the financial needs of farmers with cultivable land, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. As of the latest government…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Urges Farmer-Centric NHB Reforms
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…