The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) marked 2025 as a year of consolidation and reform, strengthening India’s food security framework through expanded welfare coverage, digital governance, farmer-centric procurement and logistics modernisation. According to the Year-End Review released by PIB Delhi, flagship schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib…
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Government Strengthens Farm Extension, Skills & Rural Livelihoods
The Government of India is strengthening farm extension services, skill development, and rural livelihoods through a range of programs, including ATMA, STRY, SMAM, and DAY-NRLM. These initiatives aim to modernize agriculture, enhance skills of rural youth, and empower women entrepreneurs across the country. ATMA: Decentralized and Farmer-Friendly Extension Services The…
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PMFBY Escrow Active in 20 States by Kharif 2025
The Government of India has implemented the Escrow Account mechanism under the revised Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Operational Guidelines, 2023 from the Kharif 2025 season. The mechanism requires states and Union Territories to commit their liabilities in advance by depositing their share of premium subsidy into an Escrow…