Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram on Tuesday offered prayers at the revered Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura district before travelling to Hathras to inspect a major potato cold storage facility, underlining the Centre’s twin focus on spiritual values and rural development. Prayers at Shri Banke Bihari Temple…
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National Arogya Fair 2026 in Shegaon from Feb 25
The holy town of Shegaon in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district is set to host the four-day National Arogya Fair 2026 from 25 to 28 February, bringing India’s traditional systems of medicine under one roof. Organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, the mega event…
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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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World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan Gets Boost
New Delhi: The World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector is gaining momentum with the successful completion of its pilot project in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district. The initiative aims to build decentralized grain storage infrastructure at the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) level to reduce post-harvest losses…
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Govt Ensures Timely Urea Supply via Cooperatives
New Delhi: The Government of India has reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely and adequate availability of urea for farmers through cooperative institutions such as KRIBHCO and IFFCO, with special focus on transparent allocation and digital monitoring mechanisms. The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers allocates…
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Centre Pushes Crop Diversification to Cut Paddy, Boost Millets
The Government of India has intensified efforts to promote crop diversification across key agricultural states, aiming to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy cultivation while encouraging sustainable alternatives such as pulses, oilseeds and millets. The initiative is being driven primarily through the centrally sponsored Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), implemented under the…
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India Launches Nationwide Pulses Mission from MP to End Imports
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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Government Secures Timely Seeds & Fertilizers for Farmers
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the timely availability of quality seeds and fertilizers for farmers across the country, a critical requirement for sustaining agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has adopted a multi-layered strategy involving close coordination with…
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10,000 Grassroots Heroes to Attend 77th Republic Day Parade
In a strong reflection of India’s commitment to inclusive nation-building and public participation, the Government of India has invited approximately 10,000 special guests to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on January 26, 2026. The initiative aims to honour grassroots contributors and enhance Jan Bhagidari…
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PRAGATI Drives Irrigation Push Under Jal Shakti Ministry
New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti is leveraging the PRAGATI platform to fast-track major irrigation and water-resource projects, resolving long-standing bottlenecks and strengthening India’s water security framework. Water remains one of India’s most critical resources, directly influencing agriculture, food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. With climate variability, rapid urbanisation,…