Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Agriculture Ministry Forms FPO Panel in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has formed a high-level committee to assess and enhance their operations. The move follows the intervention of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan after his recent visit to…
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Chouhan Felicitates Lakhpati Didis on Republic Day 2026
Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders at the “Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026” in New Delhi. The event, held at Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium,…
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APEDA Organic Conclave Boosts Assam’s Agri-Export Potential
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Tuesday organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati, aiming to strengthen agri-export linkages and expand global market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food products. The event was held in collaboration with the Government of Assam and brought…
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Amit Shah Stresses Cooperation for Farm Prosperity
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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Southern States See Boost in Organic Farming Under PKVY
The Government of India is promoting organic agriculture in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana through the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), a flagship organic farming scheme launched in 2015–16. Under PKVY, farmers are offered financial assistance of Rs. 31,500 per hectare over three years, including…
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International Organic Event Kicks Off in Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya – The four-day international organic event, featuring the APEDA Buyer–Seller Meet, the 1st Northeast India Organic Week, and the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit, was inaugurated today at the Courtyard by Marriott, Shillong. The program, running from 28 November to 1 December 2025, has brought together global…
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IITF 2025: Bharat Mandapam Highlights Small Businesses
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam has turned New Delhi’s exhibition complex into a bustling marketplace where first-generation entrepreneurs, rural artisans and small farmers meet buyers, earn orders and test products for national demand. With over 3,500 participants, the fair—running for 14 days—brings together traditional crafts,…
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New GST Rates to Boost Farmer Income and Reduce Costs
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced significant GST reforms that are expected to benefit farmers nationwide. The new rates on agricultural equipment, fertilizers, and dairy products will reduce production costs and increase farmer profits, particularly for small and medium landholders. Speaking at a press conference…