Gandhinagar, February 15, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, marking a major step in integrating Digital India with food security delivery. The initiative, inaugurated in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister…
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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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Govt Cracks Down on Edible Oil Firms for VOPPA Non-Compliance
The Government of India has stepped up regulatory enforcement in the edible oil sector by issuing show cause notices to several large edible oil companies for failing to comply with the amended Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025. The action follows nationwide inspections conducted by the Department…
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Rabi Crop Coverage Reaches 676.84 Lakh Ha
India’s rabi sowing season has registered steady and encouraging progress in the ongoing 2025-26 agricultural year, with total crop coverage reaching 676.84 lakh hectares as of January 30, 2026. This marks a net increase of 15.88 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting improved planting…
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India-Canada Strengthen Potash & Fertilizer Collaboration
New Delhi: India and Canada are set to deepen their strategic partnership in the fertilizer sector, focusing on potash supply, technology collaboration, and investment opportunities. The discussions come amid India’s efforts to ensure long-term fertilizer security and boost agricultural productivity under the Integrated Nutrient Management framework. High-Level Meeting in New…
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Indian Railways Ensures All-Weather Foodgrain Supply to Kashmir
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…