Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Punjab from November 26–27, 2025, to interact with farmers and beneficiaries of rural development initiatives including MGNREGA. The visit aims to strengthen the link between central policies and ground-level realities in agriculture and rural…
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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…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Maharashtra on November 7
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will undertake a one-day visit to Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on November 7. The visit aims to assess agricultural and rural development initiatives, review flood-affected regions, and engage directly with farmers and local communities. Focus on Rural…
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Shivraj Singh Orders Probe into ₹1 Crop Insurance Claims
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken strong exception to reports of farmers receiving meagre crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). In a high-level meeting held in Delhi, he directed immediate investigations into cases where claims as low as…
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Shah Promises to Reopen Bihar’s Closed Sugar Mills
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday promised to reopen closed sugar mills across Bihar within the next five years, calling industrial revival a central plank of the NDA’s development agenda for the state. Virtual rallies amid bad weather Heavy rain disrupted scheduled flights and choppers, forcing Shah to address…
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FPO Samagam 2025 Highlights India’s Farmer Empowerment
New Delhi, October 30, 2025: In a significant step towards empowering rural entrepreneurship and collective farming, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is organizing the National FPO Samagam 2025 from October 30–31 at the NCDC and NCUI Complex, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The event celebrates the remarkable achievements made…
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Shivraj Chouhan Thanks PM Modi for ₹38,000 Cr Fertiliser Aid
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: Union Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving a ₹38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy aimed at easing the financial burden on farmers and ensuring affordable access to essential agricultural inputs across India. Government’s…
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Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy for Rabi 2025-26
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The decision aims to ensure smooth availability of essential fertilizers to farmers at affordable prices. The approval,…
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PM Kisan 21st Installment Before Diwali: Date & Status
The much-awaited 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) Yojana is expected to be disbursed before Diwali 2025. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the transfer process has already started in select states, while others are likely to receive it through October.Farmers across…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Opens ICAR Maize Research Centre
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building at the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) in Ludhiana, Punjab, on 14th October 2025. During the visit, he engaged with maize stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries of rural development schemes, and women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), highlighting the government’s…