The Department of Fisheries has made significant strides in building capacity within India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Structured training and skill development programs have equipped over 22,000 participants with modern techniques in fish farming, hatchery operations, feed formulation, and value-added processing. Hon’ble…
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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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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…
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DAHD Pushes Integrated Value Chains for Sheep, Goat Sector
Avikanagar (Rajasthan): The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has called for the development of integrated value chains in the sheep and goat sector to unlock its untapped potential and strengthen rural livelihoods across the country. The call was made during a national sheep symposium organised by DAHD in…
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DAE’s Radiation-Bred Crop Varieties: 23 Released (2020–25)
New Delhi, December 11, 2025: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) informed Parliament that, between 2020 and 2025, radiation-based breeding techniques led to the development and release of 23 new crop varieties for farmers across India. Variety Breakdown and BARC’s Wider Contribution According to the parliamentary response, the 23 varieties…
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Curtain Raiser Held for International Agronomy Congress 2025
New Delhi: The Sixth International Agronomy Congress 2025 will focus on smart agri-food systems, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The curtain raiser for the Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC) 2025 was held on Saturday at Agni Hall, NASC Complex, New Delhi. The event brought together top leadership from the Indian Council…
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Agricultural Education & Training: Driving India’s Farm Growth
Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s economy, supporting nearly half the population and contributing around 18% to GDP. To achieve the vision of “Viksit Krishi aur Samruddh Kisan” (Developed Agriculture and Prosperous Farmer), India is focusing on strengthening agricultural education, research, and training under the unified principle of “One Nation…
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Sanjay Garg Appointed DG of Bureau of Indian Standards
New Delhi Shri Sanjay Garg, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, took charge as Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on 1 November 2025. The appointment strengthens BIS leadership as India deepens its focus on quality, safety and global standard alignment. Three decades of…
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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,…