In a significant boost to India’s agri-exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first direct export of GI-tagged Salem Sago from Tamil Nadu to Canada. The 0.5 metric tonne consignment was shipped from Salem by the GI Authorised User Society, marking a milestone…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Farm Infra Push
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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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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PMFBY Expanded: States Can Add Wild Animal Damage Cover
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been strengthened further, allowing state governments to notify crop losses caused by wild animal attacks as an add-on insurance cover, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday. Comprehensive Risk Coverage Under PMFBY Introduced during the 2016–17 agricultural season, PMFBY provides comprehensive…
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India Boosts Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The Government of India is actively working to increase exports of agricultural and allied products, enhancing the country’s share in the global market. During 2024-25, India’s agricultural exports reached a total of US$ 51.9 billion, reflecting consistent growth driven by policy support and infrastructure development. APEDA Initiatives to Boost Agri…
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Government Expands Role of Rural Credit Societies Nationwide
The Government of India has embarked on a major initiative to expand and modernize Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, and fisheries cooperatives across the country. Over the next five years, every panchayat and village is expected to be covered under multipurpose PACS to provide affordable credit, quality inputs, and…
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Chirag Paswan Leads Drive Against Processed Food Misinformation
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan on Monday chaired the second meeting of the high-level committee constituted to counter misleading publicity and misinformation surrounding processed foods. The meeting, held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, brought together senior government officials, regulatory authorities, industry leaders…
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Shivraj Chouhan Launches Modern Farming Drive in Chhattisgarh
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a major push for modern farming and rural development in Chhattisgarh. Speaking at a state-level review meeting in Raipur, the Minister highlighted the formation of a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team to develop strategies for crop diversification,…
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PM Kisan SAMPADA: 1,607 Projects, 1,196 Done
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the flagship food processing scheme of the Government of India, has recorded steady progress in strengthening post-harvest infrastructure and value addition across the country. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 1,607 projects have been approved under various components of the scheme,…