New Delhi, December 20: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to farmer welfare and rural development while addressing the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kisan Samman Ceremony in New Delhi. Organised by the Kisan Trust at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the…
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New Unified Logo Unveiled for Regional Rural Banks
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen the identity of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), the Government of India and NABARD have unveiled a new common logo for all 28 RRBs across the country. This initiative, branded as #OneRRBOneLogo, reflects the collective mission of RRBs to foster financial inclusion and…
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Govt Pushes Women Startups with 3 Schemes
The Government of India is actively supporting the nation’s startup ecosystem through three flagship programmes under the Startup India initiative: the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). Together, these schemes provide a mix of equity…
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NABARD RECSS: Rural Spending Hits 80% Surge
NABARD’s eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) covering September 2024 to November 2025 reveals a decisive revival in rural India. The high-frequency, bi-monthly survey shows that roughly 80% of rural households reported higher consumption over the past year, signalling stronger purchasing power and wider-based demand growth across villages….
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Boost for Dairy Farmers: NPDD, AHIDF & Rashtriya Gokul Gains
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has stepped up infrastructure and breeding support for dairy farmers across India through two major schemes the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) alongside technology-led measures under the Rashtriya…
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Swachh Bharat Mission : 5.67 Lakh Villages Now ODF Plus
New Delhi : The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM(G) Phase II has marked a significant milestone: 5,67,873 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus up to 4 December 2025, according to state and union territory reports on the mission’s Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). The tally includes 75,892…
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NCA-F Valediction: Pemmasani Urges Domain Expertise
New Delhi — Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani today urged 176 Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Special Foundation Course 2025 to develop deep subject expertise, remain humble, and embrace teamwork as they prepare to serve India’s 1.4 billion citizens. The valedictory was…
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India Expands FPO Integration With National Agri Value Chains
The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into national agricultural value chains, with 10,000 registered FPOs now benefitting from structured financial support, digital market access, and capacity-building initiatives. The update was shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur,…
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Agri-Tech Startups Drive India’s Digital Farm Push
India is accelerating the adoption of agri-tech and digital agriculture through targeted incubation, generous drone subsidies, water-saving micro-irrigation, and a national Digital Agriculture Mission. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) says the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under RKVY has nurtured thousands of startups while government schemes are…
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India Launches ₹11,440 Cr Mission to Boost Pulses Production
In a major push towards agricultural self-reliance, the Government of India has launched the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” a six-year initiative aimed at significantly boosting domestic production and reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on imported pulses. The programme was announced in October 2025 with a financial outlay of ₹11,440…