Indian Railways has marked a significant milestone in ensuring food security for the Kashmir Valley with the successful transportation of the first full rake of foodgrains to Anantnag. The achievement demonstrates the growing strength of all-weather rail connectivity to the region and highlights a major shift toward reliable, cost-effective freight…
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Rabi Crop Coverage Jumps by 20.88 Lakh Hectare
India’s rabi crop sowing for the 2025–26 agricultural season has recorded a strong and encouraging rise, with total area coverage increasing by 20.88 lakh hectare compared to the corresponding period last year. The latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare shows that rabi crop coverage stood…
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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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India, Israel Sign Joint Declaration on Fisheries & Aquaculture
In a landmark move to enhance bilateral cooperation, India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture. The announcement followed a successful visit of a high-level Indian delegation, led by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, to Israel from 13–15 January 2026…
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Consumer Affairs Pushes Faster Justice Digitally
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a Regional Workshop on Consumer Protection in Patna on 13 January 2026. Officials from Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha participated to discuss measures for faster grievance redressal, improved order compliance, and tackling challenges in digital markets, including dark patterns and…
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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Attend Blue Food Security Summit in Israel
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, will undertake an official visit to Israel from 13–15 January 2026 at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Avi Dichter. The visit is part of the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security:…
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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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Farmers’ Welfare Top Priority: J.P. Nadda at Fertilizer Chintan Shivir
New Delhi: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda reaffirmed that making farmers’ lives easier is the government’s top priority during a day-long Chintan Shivir organized by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi on January 3, 2026. The event focused on balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture, and…
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Swadeshi Focus in Blue Revolution Promotes Indigenous Fish
India’s fisheries sector is witnessing a renewed emphasis on indigenous species under the Swadeshi Blue Revolution. The Department of Fisheries (DoF), in collaboration with ICAR, is promoting native fish species across freshwater, brackishwater, and marine environments to enhance aquaculture sustainability, boost rural incomes, and conserve biodiversity. Significance of Indigenous Species…