A new chapter in India’s agricultural policy began on Saturday from Amlaha in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, where Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide National Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission. Addressing farmers, scientists, and policymakers at the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP), the…
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Railways-Fertilizer Coordination Ensures Timely Supply
The Indian Government’s robust coordination between the Ministry of Railways and the Department of Fertilizers has ensured seamless fertilizer supplies to farmers during the Kharif 2025 and ongoing Rabi 2025–26 seasons. Timely delivery of fertilizers has remained a top priority, and this collaboration has played a crucial role in supporting…
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Record Fertilizer Supply Secured for Farmers 2024–25
The Government of India has ensured record availability of fertilizers for farmers during the agricultural year 2024–25, providing a major boost to uninterrupted farming operations across the country. Through coordinated planning, efficient logistics, and continuous monitoring, fertilizer supplies remained well above the estimated national requirement, ensuring that no region faced…
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Boost for Dairy Farmers: NPDD, AHIDF & Rashtriya Gokul Gains
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has stepped up infrastructure and breeding support for dairy farmers across India through two major schemes the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) alongside technology-led measures under the Rashtriya…
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India Expands FPO Integration With National Agri Value Chains
The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into national agricultural value chains, with 10,000 registered FPOs now benefitting from structured financial support, digital market access, and capacity-building initiatives. The update was shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur,…
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“Amit Shah Unveils Sahakar Sarathi, PACS for All Panchayats”
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated Earth Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, launching a major push to re-shape India’s cooperative and rural economy. The minister unveiled more than 13 digital services under the government’s new Sahakar Sarathi platform including Digi KCC, ePACS and…
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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…
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Govt Ensures Urea Availability for Farmers in Kharif 2025
The Government of India has successfully ensured adequate availability of urea and other fertilizers across the country during the Kharif 2025 season. Through proactive planning and seamless coordination among the Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Indian Railways, ports, state governments, and fertilizer companies, the government met and exceeded national demand, guaranteeing…
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India’s Mandis Must Go Digital for Farmer Prosperity
India’s agricultural markets, or mandis, are at a crossroads. Over 7,000 regulated mandis across the country continue to operate under outdated, opaque systems dominated by commission agents, creating uncertainty for farmers and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Experts argue that modernizing these markets through digital platforms, transparent auctions, and professional…
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Chouhan Announces Relief for Flood-Hit J&K Farmers
Jammu, September 20, 2025: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited Badyal Brahmana village in RS Pura, Jammu, to review the flood situation and interact with affected farmers. Touring the inundated fields, the minister assessed crop damage firsthand before addressing a large gathering of…