Panchkula, Haryana: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday underscored the transformative role of cooperatives in driving sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity. Addressing a national conference organized by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), Shah emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Prosperity through Cooperation,” linking agriculture, animal husbandry,…
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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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Government Details Plan to Broaden MSP Scope
The Government of India has elaborated its approach for increasing and managing the coverage of crops under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) framework. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Ramnath Thakur outlined the principles, criteria, and procurement systems designed…
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Crop Damage, Insurance and India’s Agricultural Growth
Crop Damage, Insurance and India’s Agricultural Growth India’s agriculture sector showed resilience in 2025 despite hydro-meteorological shocks that affected an estimated 116.60 lakh hectares of cropped area across several States and UTs. The Centre and states have followed established disaster-management and crop-insurance mechanisms including SDRF/NDRF aid and Pradhan Mantri Fasal…
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Shivraj Singh Approves ₹13,890 Cr Crop Buy in UP & Gujarat
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement of major pulses and oilseeds in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the Kharif 2025–26 season, amounting to ₹13,890.60 crore. The approval ensures 100% procurement of urad and tur from farmers and includes moong, sesame, and groundnut in Uttar Pradesh,…