New Delhi: A nationwide Bharat Bandh called by a joint platform of trade unions and farmer groups has disrupted several public services across India on Wednesday, February 12. While essential services are functioning, banking operations, state transport and certain government offices are witnessing significant impact in multiple states. Why Has…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Addresses Farmers in Rajasthan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in a massive Farmers’ Conference at Merta City in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, today. On this occasion, he transferred financial assistance under various schemes into the bank accounts of farmers, along with key state and central officials including Rajasthan…
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“Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Rural Jobs Reforms”
Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday met Rozgar Sahayaks from various States in Bhopal and announced major reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots implementation of rural employment schemes. The Rozgar Sahayaks expressed gratitude to the Centre for increasing administrative expenditure from 6 percent to 9 percent,…
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Visits Punjab to Engage Farmers, Boost Rural Development
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Punjab from November 26–27, 2025, to interact with farmers and beneficiaries of rural development initiatives including MGNREGA. The visit aims to strengthen the link between central policies and ground-level realities in agriculture and rural…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Maharashtra on November 7
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will undertake a one-day visit to Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on November 7. The visit aims to assess agricultural and rural development initiatives, review flood-affected regions, and engage directly with farmers and local communities. Focus on Rural…
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Chouhan Announces Relief for Flood-Hit J&K Farmers
Jammu, September 20, 2025: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited Badyal Brahmana village in RS Pura, Jammu, to review the flood situation and interact with affected farmers. Touring the inundated fields, the minister assessed crop damage firsthand before addressing a large gathering of…