The Union Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to India’s seed sector through the proposed Seed Act 2026, aiming to eliminate fake and substandard seeds while ensuring transparency, accountability and stronger protection for farmers. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the legislation as a historic step…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Holds Talks with Global Agencies on Farmers’ Welfare
In a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in the agriculture sector, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with representatives of leading international and multilateral development organizations at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The discussions focused on aligning long-term…
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Viksit Bharat–G Ram G Act Boosts Jobs, Empowers Villages: Chouhan
The Viksit Bharat–G Ram G Act marks a decisive shift in India’s rural development framework, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said during his visit to Erode in Tamil Nadu. Addressing farmers, workers, and labourers, the minister underlined that the new law is designed to strengthen…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 3-Day Maharashtra Rural Outreach
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Three-Day Maharashtra Visit to Focus on Farmers and Rural Development Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a three-day visit to Maharashtra from December 31, 2025 to January 2, 2026, focusing on strengthening agriculture,…
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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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Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Kisan Samman Ceremony
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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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Urges Farmer-Centric NHB Reforms
The 33rd meeting of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) was held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Ramnath Thakur, senior officials from the agriculture ecosystem, and representatives from the…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Praises Punjab’s Stubble Management Model
Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited Ransih Kalan village in Moga, Punjab, today to interact with farmers, villagers, and stakeholders. During the one-day visit, he lauded the village for six years of zero stubble burning, praising its exemplary stubble management practices as a model for…
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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…