New Delhi, December 10, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported that rabi sowing area stood at 479.02 lakh hectares as on December 5, 2025 up 27.89 lakh ha from the same period last year. Pulses and oilseeds recorded notable coverage, underlining steady planting activity across major rabi…
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India Launches ₹11,440 Cr Mission to Boost Pulses Production
In a major push towards agricultural self-reliance, the Government of India has launched the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year initiative aimed at significantly boosting domestic production and reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on imported pulses. The programme was announced in October 2025 with a financial outlay of ₹11,440…
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Modi at G20 Johannesburg: Six Proposals for Inclusive Growth
Johannesburg — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the opening sessions of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa, outlining six proposals aimed at reshaping development priorities and strengthening cooperation between the Global North and South. Speaking on the Summit’s first day, Mr. Modi called for fresh parameters…
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India Sends 20 MT Fortified Rice to Papua New Guinea
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has achieved a new milestone by facilitating the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea (PNG). This marks another significant step in India’s commitment to expanding…
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India, Sri Lanka Hold 1st Joint Working Group on Agriculture
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: India and Sri Lanka convened their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the farm sector. The session aimed to deepen collaboration across critical areas including agricultural innovation, technology exchange,…
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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 Concludes at IMC
New Delhi, 13 October 2025: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 concluded at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre, during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. Hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the event celebrated youth innovation in AI and robotics, with a…
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Union Cabinet Approves National Pulses Mission, MSP Hike
New Delhi, October 2 2025 – On the eve of Dussehra during Navratri, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the ambitious National Pulses Mission along with a significant increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for rabi crops. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed…
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Mizoram on High Alert After Rodent Infestation Hits Farmers
The Mizoram government has issued an alert following a severe rodent infestation affecting more than 800 jhum farmers across three districts, raising fears of a potential famine-like situation. Officials from the Agriculture Department are closely monitoring the crisis. Extent of Infestation Deputy Director (Plant Protection) Lalrindiki confirmed that the rodent…
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India-Brazil Launch Maitri 2.0 for Agri-Innovation
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) today launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech, Maitri 2.0, at New Delhi. The event was attended by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), H.E. Mr. Kenneth Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India,…
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Why India Resists US Corn Imports Despite Demand
The United States has renewed pressure on India to open its market for American corn, citing the country’s growing demand for feed in poultry and livestock industries. However, India continues to resist, citing concerns over genetically modified (GM) crops, high import tariffs, and domestic farmer politics—factors that are unlikely to…