Farmers Welfare

April 18, 2026 5:27 PM

Centre clears large-scale potato, chana and tur procurement to stabilise prices, support farmers

The Centre has approved a series of procurement measures across key crops and states, aiming to shield farmers from price distress and ensure remunerative returns. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cleared the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh, enhanced the chana procurement ceiling in Andhra Pradesh, and extended the tur procurement window in Karnataka. The decisions were taken following consultations with state governments and are aligned with th...

January 4, 2026 3:56 PM

Making farmers’ lives easier is government’s top priority: J.P. Nadda

Reiterating the government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that making the lives of farmers easier remains a top priority of the Centre. He was speaking at a day-long Chintan Shivir organised by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi, aimed at ensuring balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture and improved soil health. The Chintan Shivir brought together senior officials from the Department of Fer...

January 1, 2026 4:39 PM

Year-ender 2025: India’s Agricultural sector – Growth, governance and ground-level impact

The year 2025 marked a defining phase for India’s agricultural sector, reflecting the cumulative outcomes of sustained policy focus, public investment and institutional reforms over the past decade. Agriculture and allied activities continued to remain the backbone of the rural economy, contributing nearly 16 per cent to India’s Gross Domestic Product in FY 2024-25 and providing livelihoods to more than 46 per cent of the population. During the year, the sector demonstrated resilience amid c...

August 7, 2025 3:18 PM

Soumya Swaminathan lauds PM Modi’s resolve to ensure farmers’ welfare

Soumya Swaminathan, Chair of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Deputy Director-General (DDG) at the World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's steadfast commitment to safeguarding the welfare of farmers and his refusal to yield to "any kind of pressures." "Firstly, he (MS Swaminathan) would have been very happy that the Prime Minister gave such a strong message of support for farmers, fishermen, and tribal communities - and that he repeat...

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 2, 2025 11:49 AM

Viksit Bharat Requires Thriving Agriculture, Prosperous Farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bihar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday emphasised the government’s firm commitment towards building a 'Viksit Bharat', stating that the path to national development passes through agricultural prosperity and farmers' welfare. Union Minister Chouhan is in Motihari, Bihar. He is holding discussions focused on boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring better livelihoods for farmers in the state. Highlighting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chouhan said, “...