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,…
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India Boosts Fertilizer Security with 73% Domestic Supply
India marked a major milestone in agricultural self-reliance in 2025 as domestic fertilizer production met nearly 73 percent of the country’s total requirement, significantly reducing dependence on imports. The achievement reflects the steady progress of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and underscores the government’s sustained efforts to strengthen fertilizer security for…
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India-Fiji Strengthen Ties in Agriculture and Food Security
New Delhi: India and Fiji have agreed to significantly deepen their cooperation in the agriculture sector, with a renewed focus on food security, research collaboration and capacity building. The decision came after a high-level bilateral meeting between Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Fiji’s…
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Viksit Bharat–G Ram G Act Boosts Jobs, Empowers Villages: Chouhan
The Viksit Bharat–G Ram G Act marks a decisive shift in India’s rural development framework, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said during his visit to Erode in Tamil Nadu. Addressing farmers, workers, and labourers, the minister underlined that the new law is designed to strengthen…
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NBA Grants ₹45 Lakh to Red Sanders
₹45 Lakh Disbursed to Andhra Pradesh Red Sanders Farmers The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹45 lakh (USD 50,000) to Red Sanders cultivators in Andhra Pradesh through the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board. This disbursement continues India’s Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) efforts, bringing the cumulative ABS releases nationwide…
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Food & Public Distribution Ministry Year-End Review 2025
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) marked 2025 as a year of consolidation and reform, strengthening India’s food security framework through expanded welfare coverage, digital governance, farmer-centric procurement and logistics modernisation. According to the Year-End Review released by PIB Delhi, flagship schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib…
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Amit Shah to Speak at Cooperative Meet in Panchkula
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will address a high-level National Cooperative Conference organized by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) in Panchkula, Haryana, on 24 December 2025. The conference aims to chart a future roadmap for sustainable agriculture and farmer prosperity through a strengthened cooperative framework….