The Government of India has intensified efforts to promote crop diversification across key agricultural states, aiming to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy cultivation while encouraging sustainable alternatives such as pulses, oilseeds and millets. The initiative is being driven primarily through the centrally sponsored Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), implemented under the…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Millet Processing Capacity Across India
India’s push to strengthen millet-based food processing is gaining momentum under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), with the government reporting a significant expansion in processing capacity, MSME participation and geographic reach. The initiative aligns with the country’s broader objective of promoting nutri-cereals, improving farmer…
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Mann Ki Baat: Democracy, Startups & Republic Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on January 25, 2026, ahead of Republic Day, reflecting on democracy, innovation, public participation, and India’s cultural strength. Republic Day and the Spirit of Democracy The Prime Minister noted…