New Delhi, December 20: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to farmer welfare and rural development while addressing the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony in New Delhi. Organised by the Kisan Trust at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the…
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Government Details Plan to Broaden MSP Scope
The Government of India has elaborated its approach for increasing and managing the coverage of crops under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Ramnath Thakur outlined the principles, criteria, and procurement systems designed…
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Southern States See Boost in Organic Farming Under PKVY
The Government of India is promoting organic agriculture in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana through the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), a flagship organic farming scheme launched in 2015–16. Under PKVY, farmers are offered financial assistance of Rs. 31,500 per hectare over three years, including…
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Cabinet Raises Copra MSP for 2026 to Boost Farmers’ Income
The National Makhana Board held its inaugural meeting at Krishi Bhawan on Friday, chaired by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and laid out a comprehensive roadmap to modernise India’s makhana sector. The Board initiated implementation of a newly approved Central Sector Scheme worth ₹476.03 crore…
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NABARD RECSS: Rural Spending Hits 80% Surge
NABARD’s eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) covering September 2024 to November 2025 reveals a decisive revival in rural India. The high-frequency, bi-monthly survey shows that roughly 80% of rural households reported higher consumption over the past year, signalling stronger purchasing power and wider-based demand growth across villages….
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Rabi Sowing Surpasses 479 Lakh Ha; Pulses, Oilseeds Gains
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported that rabi sowing area stood at 479.02 lakh hectares as on December 5, 2025 up 27.89 lakh ha from the same period last year. Pulses and oilseeds recorded notable coverage, underlining steady planting activity across major rabi…
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India Launches ₹11,440 Cr Mission to Boost Pulses Production
In a major push towards agricultural self-reliance, the Government of India has launched the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year initiative aimed at significantly boosting domestic production and reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on imported pulses. The programme was announced in October 2025 with a financial outlay of ₹11,440…
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Rabi Sowing Crosses 393 Lakh Ha; Wheat Up 16.91%
New Delhi, December 1, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported robust rabi sowing progress with area coverage reaching 393.07 lakh hectares as on November 28, 2025. The seasonal update shows a broad-based increase in sown area over 2024–25, with wheat recording the highest growth at 16.91% year-on-year….
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RFP Issued for Study on Post-Harvest Losses of Agri Produce in India
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has invited proposals from reputed consulting firms and expert institutions to undertake a comprehensive study on post-harvest losses of agricultural produce in India. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to quantify losses, identify causal bottlenecks across the value chain and recommend actionable interventions…
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Amit Shah: NCDC Disburses ₹95,200 Cr to Strengthen Cooperatives
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed the 92nd General Council Meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi, saying the cooperative sector has seen “unprecedented progress” and that NCDC has become a principal instrument in empowering cooperative societies nationwide. Record funding and…