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August 8, 2025 1:46 PM

Huge push to agri-sector under PMKSY, ₹1,920 cr additional budget approved

The Union Cabinet has approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to support the farmers and strengthen farm-to-market infrastructure in India. This budget also includes an additional ₹1,920 crore. Transformative Outcomes Under PMKSY Since its launch, a total of 1,601 projects have been approved under various components of the PMKSY as of June 2025. Out of these, 1,133 projects are now operational/completed, creating a processing and preservat...

July 16, 2025 4:04 PM

Cabinet approves PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to boost agricultural productivity

In a step to transform India’s agricultural landscape, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the “Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana” for a period of six years starting from the financial year 2025–26. The scheme, which was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, aims to uplift 100 districts with low agricultural productivity, low cropping intensity, and limited credit access. Drawing inspiration from NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programm...

July 13, 2025 4:16 PM

Centre asks states to crack down on fake, substandard fertilizers

In a move to protect farmers and ensure the integrity of agricultural inputs, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, calling for immediate and strict action against the sale of fake and substandard fertilizers. The directive aims to curb the black marketing of subsidized fertilizers, the circulation of counterfeit products, and illegal practices such as forced tagging of nano or bio-stimulan...

June 9, 2025 11:44 PM

Northeast charts 11-year journey of human-centric development

Northeast India has emerged as a model of inclusive and sustainable development over the past 11 years, with remarkable progress in agriculture, healthcare, literacy, and social empowerment. Between 2014 and 2025, targeted government schemes and grassroots participation have helped bridge the development gap between the Northeast and the rest of the country. Sikkim led the charge by becoming the world’s first 100% organic state. Building on its success, the central government launched the Mis...

June 7, 2025 3:29 PM

From innovation to inclusion: Empowering rural India through agriculture

India’s agricultural landscape has undergone a historic transformation over the past decade. As the sector becomes more resilient and productive, the focus under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved beyond traditional methods to a broader vision—market access, diversification, climate-smart farming, and inclusive rural empowerment. Infrastructure driving change At the heart of this transformation is robust infrastructure development. The ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is...

June 7, 2025 3:25 PM

Seeds of change: India’s agricultural evolution under PM Modi

Agriculture has long been the soul of India’s economy and society. Over the past eleven years, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s agricultural landscape has been redefined by a holistic, inclusive, and tech-driven approach that is embodied in the principle of Beej Se Bazaar Tak, or Seed to Market. This transformation puts the farmer at the center of policy-making, with a focus on income security, smart farming, traditional wisdom, and global competitiveness. Rising i...

May 30, 2025 1:44 PM

India working towards becoming food bank of the world: Shivraj Singh

India is working towards becoming the "food bank of the world" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday. He was speaking at the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. The nationwide campaign, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), will run f...

May 28, 2025 3:22 PM

Above-normal monsoon to boost farm output, ease inflation: report

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of an above-normal monsoon is expected to drive higher agricultural production and rural demand, while helping to keep inflation under control, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday. The IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season (June to September), estimating it at 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). “If the forecast—which would mark the second consecutive year of an above-norm...

May 27, 2025 8:46 PM

India likely to witness above-normal monsoon rainfall in 2025: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday released its updated long-range forecast for the 2025 southwest monsoon season (June to September), projecting a promising outlook for the upcoming rainy season. According to the latest estimates, the country is likely to receive 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall, with a model error margin of ±4%. This forecast indicates a strong likelihood of above-normal rainfall across the country. Regional Outlook: Central and Southern Indi...

February 28, 2025 5:24 PM

Government achieves milestone with launch of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organization to empower small farmers

In a significant boost to India's agricultural sector, the government has successfully launched 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The scheme, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 29, 2020, aims to empower small and marginal farmers by strengthening their collective bargaining power and improving market access. The initiative has a budget outlay of Rs. 6,865 crore, covering the period up to 2027-28. The landmark 10,000th FPO, based in Khagaria district, Bihar, focus...