New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Rajya Sabha that government initiatives such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission are reshaping Indian agriculture, boosting farmer incomes, and strengthening rural infrastructure nationwide….
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Onion Farmers Get Price Protection, Insurance Boost
The Government of India has significantly strengthened welfare measures for onion farmers through price stabilisation schemes, insurance coverage, buffer stock creation, and direct income support initiatives. These measures aim to protect farmers from sudden price crashes, ensure fair remuneration, and stabilise onion prices for consumers across the country. Budget boost…
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National Push Enhances Post-Harvest Systems
India is rapidly scaling up cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce food loss, strengthen value chains and boost processed-food exports. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme on “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure” the government has approved 404 projects, of which 300 are complete and operational…