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

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...

Amit Shah highlights role of natural farming in boosting farmers’ income at Krishak Sammelan in Rewa

December 26, 2025 9:46 AM

Amit Shah highlights role of natural farming in boosting farmers’ income at Krishak Sammelan in Rewa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the growing importance of natural farming in improving farmers’ incomes, conserving water, and ensuring healthier food for consumers while addressing a Krishak Sammelan in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Addressing farmers, Shah said the Basavan Mama Govansh Van Vihar in Rewa has emerged as a successful model for empowering small and marginal farmers through natural farming practices. He said the model farm would serve as a guide for millions of far...

Scindia holds high-level meeting to boost farmers’ incomes in Northeast

December 24, 2025 5:08 PM

Scindia holds high-level meeting to boost farmers’ incomes in Northeast

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday chaired high-level discussions on strengthening the agriculture and horticulture ecosystem of the North Eastern states with the aim of enhancing farmers’ incomes. The minister participated in a task force meeting on agriculture and horticulture convened by Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, in the national capital. The meeting was also attended by Manik Saha, Agriculture Ministers from Assam, Ar...

Kharif crop sown area in India rises to 995.6 lakh hectares amid good monsoon

August 11, 2025 8:41 PM

Kharif crop sown area in India rises to 995.6 lakh hectares amid good monsoon

The total area sown under kharif crops in India during the current season has surged to 995.63 lakh hectares, marking an increase of 38.48 lakh hectares compared to 957.15 lakh hectares during the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday. This rise in sown area is expected to enhance agricultural production, improve farmers’ incomes, and help keep food inflation under control. Rice cultivation has seen significant growth, ...

Cabinet decision to increase MSP of kharif crops will raise farmers’ income: PM Modi

May 29, 2025 1:24 AM

Cabinet decision to increase MSP of kharif crops will raise farmers’ income: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Cabinet’s decision to increase the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops will help boost crop production and raise farmers' incomes. "We are fully committed to the welfare of our farmer brothers and sisters across the country. In this direction, an increase in the MSP of 14 crops—including paddy, oilseeds, and pulses—has been approved for the Kharif season of 2025–26. This will enhance the production of these crops and i...