Agriculture Minister

April 17, 2026 5:00 PM

FIR filed against seed firm after farmer complaints; Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders action, compensation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered strict action against a seed company following complaints from farmers in Madhya Pradesh over alleged substandard seeds that led to significant crop losses. Acting on his directions, an FIR has been registered against Nunhems India Private Limited at the Manawar Police Station in Dhar district, with authorities launching an investigation into the matter. Farmers report heavy losses The action comes after farmers from Dhar and Khargo...

April 5, 2026 2:52 PM

Centre reviews crop damage after heavy rains, hailstorms; assures support to farmers

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorms reported across several states, directing officials to assess the extent of crop damage and coordinate with state authorities. The minister has asked officials from the Agriculture Ministry to immediately review the situation and gather detailed reports from affected regions. He also instructed them to remain in close contact with state governments to monitor the impact on ...

April 4, 2026 1:17 PM

Mega agriculture festival in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen from April 11-13: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A three-day national-level Advanced Agriculture Festival will be held in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen from April 11 to 13, aimed at transforming farming practices and boosting farmers’ income through technology, training and market linkages. The mega event, to be organised at Dussehra Ground on the initiative of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is expected to bring together farmers, scientists, policymakers, startups and industry stakeholders on a single platform. The festival wi...

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...

March 19, 2026 11:20 AM

Govt accelerating irrigation projects, pushing digital agriculture and crackdown on agri-input mafia: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the Centre is fast-tracking long-pending irrigation and river-linking projects, while rolling out a series of reforms aimed at boosting farmer incomes, ensuring quality inputs and driving a digital transformation in agriculture. Replying to a discussion in the Lok Sabha, Chouhan asserted that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focused on “transforming society and improving lives,” rather than merely admini...

March 12, 2026 4:39 PM

PM Modi to release 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN tomorrow; Rs 18,640 crore to benefit 9.32 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, transferring ₹18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of 9.32 crore farmers across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The funds will be released during a programme in Guwahati, Assam. The instalment will also benefit more than 2.15 crore women farmers, who will receive the financial assistance directly in their accounts. Addressing journalis...

March 11, 2026 9:45 PM

PM Modi to release 22nd PM-KISAN instalment on March 13; Rs 18,640 crore to be transferred to 9.32 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, transferring more than ₹18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the details on Wednesday, stating that the instalment will be released by the Prime Minister during a programme in Guwahati,...

March 11, 2026 9:42 PM

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves Rs 894 crore MSP procurement for Rabi crops in Telangana

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement of 1,25,855 metric tonnes of crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Telangana for the Rabi 2026 season, a move expected to benefit thousands of farmers in the state. The procurement, to be carried out under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), has a total approved value of over ₹894 crore, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Procurement of pulses and oilseeds As per the approval granted by...

January 16, 2026 10:17 PM

New Seed Act to curb fake seeds, boost transparency and protect farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the proposed Seed Act, 2026 would bring sweeping reforms to protect farmers, eliminate fake and substandard seeds, and ensure transparency across the seed supply chain. Briefing the media, Chouhan described the proposed legislation as a historic step aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests through stringent quality control, traceability and accountability. He said the new law would modernise India’s ...

January 1, 2026 3:18 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends New Year greetings to farmers, workers and ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to farmers, workers, labourers, youth and women across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to building a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’. In his New Year message, the Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is focused on empowering villages, the poor, farmers, workers, youth ...