Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry

August 18, 2026 7:16 PM

Agriculture, rural development departments to work on ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ roadmap: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for a coordinated effort among farmers, scientists, government officials, food processors, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and rural women to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision into action and make Indian agriculture prosperous, self-reliant and globally competitive. Addressing a commitment programme organised for departments u...

August 18, 2026 6:04 PM

ICAR’s 97th AGM charts roadmap for farmer-centric, demand-driven agricultural research

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for a demand-driven agricultural research ecosystem that places farmers, markets and consumers at the centre, stressing that research should translate into faster and measurable benefits on the ground. Addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society at the National Agricultural Science Complex in New Delhi, Chouhan said the vision of a developed Indi...

August 17, 2026 7:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge on August 18

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer the ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge to officials of both ministries at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on August 18, as the government prepares an action-oriented roadmap for agriculture and rural development towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The programme will focus on implementing the priorities outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on August 15, with parti...

July 8, 2026 4:24 PM

Centre steps up El Niño preparedness as monsoon improves; weekly reviews, contingency plans underway for Kharif season

Even as concerns persist over the possible impact of El Niño on the southwest monsoon, the Centre has intensified its preparedness measures with weekly monitoring, district-level contingency plans, seed reserves and enhanced farmer support initiatives to safeguard the ongoing Kharif season. The government's preparedness was reviewed at the highest level during a meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. P.K. Mishra on July 7, where senior officials from more than 15 mini...

June 19, 2026 12:12 PM

Centre approves large-scale MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds in four states; Uttar Pradesh gets biggest share

The Centre has approved large-scale procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) in four states - Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana - to ensure farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce and are protected from distress sales. The approvals were granted by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a video conference review meeting on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Utta...

June 3, 2026 10:07 AM

Centre on alert over possible El Nino impact; farmers’ interests will be protected: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday assured farmers that there is no need to panic over the possibility of El Nino conditions affecting the upcoming southwest monsoon, stating that the Centre has initiated comprehensive preparations to safeguard agricultural production and farmers' livelihoods. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, Chouhan assessed the country's preparedness for the 2026 southwest monsoon, including po...

April 24, 2026 5:26 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for region-specific farm strategy with focus on pulses, oilseeds and small farmers

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday outlined a comprehensive roadmap to make Indian agriculture more region-specific, profitable, and sustainable, with a strong focus on pulses, oilseeds, diversification, and the income of small farmers. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow during the Northern Regional Agriculture Conference, Chouhan said future agricultural planning would move away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach and instead be tailored...

March 24, 2026 4:34 PM

Farmers’ incomes have doubled, government ensuring fair prices: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that farmers’ incomes have doubled under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the government is committed to ensuring fair prices and financial security for the country’s farmers in every situation. Replying to questions in the House, the Minister said the government has created a “strong security shield” for farmers through measures such as Min...