New Delhi, February 25: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping roadmap for agricultural reforms while inaugurating the three-day National Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in Delhi. From strict timelines for MSP procurement to direct benefit transfers and penalties for delayed farmer payments, the…
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Summer Crop Area Rises to 21.30 Lakh Hectare
India’s summer crop sowing has gained momentum in 2026, with total area coverage reaching 21.30 lakh hectare as of February 20. The latest data released by the government indicates an overall increase of 0.92 lakh hectare compared to the corresponding period last year. The figures reflect encouraging trends in pulses,…
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Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform Launched for Farmers
Jaipur, February 17: India’s agriculture sector is set to witness a digital transformation with the launch of ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’, an AI-powered platform designed to provide 24×7 smart assistance to farmers across the country. The national rollout (Phase-1) will take place on February 17 in Jaipur under the leadership of Union…
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AI Transforming Healthcare Delivery Under IndiaAI Mission
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare delivery in India, enabling faster diagnosis, improving treatment outcomes, and expanding access to affordable medical services. Through initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, the government is leveraging advanced technologies to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and ensure equitable access…
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India Named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 Germany
India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food and agriculture, scheduled to be held from February 10 to 13, 2026, at Nuremberg, Germany. The recognition places India at the global centre of discussions on organic farming, sustainability…
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Govt Ensures Timely Urea Supply via Cooperatives
New Delhi: The Government of India has reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely and adequate availability of urea for farmers through cooperative institutions such as KRIBHCO and IFFCO, with special focus on transparent allocation and digital monitoring mechanisms. The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers allocates…
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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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India Launches Nationwide Pulses Mission from MP to End Imports
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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10,000 FPOs Formed, 22 Lakh Women Empowered
India has achieved a major milestone in strengthening collective farming and farmer-led enterprises with the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under the Central Sector Scheme of ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs’. The initiative has emerged as a significant platform for empowering small and marginal farmers across the…
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Seeds Act Empowers States to Crack Down on Spurious Seeds
The Government of India has reaffirmed that a robust legal and digital framework is in place to regulate seed quality and decisively curb the sale of spurious and sub-standard seeds across the country. Existing laws empower State Governments to take strict enforcement action, while new digital platforms and farmer-centric schemes…