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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...

July 5, 2026 2:16 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases Rs 25,863 crore first instalment to states for rollout of VB-G-RAM-G

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released the first instalment, or Mother Sanction, of ₹25,863 crore to states for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G-RAM-G], while reviewing the rollout of the flagship rural employment scheme with Rural Development Ministers of states and Union Territories through a video conference. Describing the nationwide launch of VB-G-RAM-G as a major administrative achievem...

July 4, 2026 4:21 PM

Govt raises onion procurement price by 13% to ₹2,125/quintal to boost farmer returns

The Centre on Saturday increased the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer by 13 per cent, raising it from ₹1,875 per quintal to ₹2,125 per quintal with immediate effect. The revised rate, effective from July 4, is aimed at ensuring better returns for onion farmers while strengthening the government's buffer stock procurement through NAFED and NCCF. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, onion production for 2025-26 is estimated...

June 30, 2026 10:51 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ concluding ceremony in Haryana today

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bawal in Haryana's Rewari district on Tuesday to attend the concluding ceremony of the month-long nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', where he will interact with farmers, agricultural scientists and experts. The Union Minister will begin his visit by touring an exhibition showcasing agriculture-related models and stalls highlighting modern farming practices, soil health management, crop pr...

June 24, 2026 10:57 AM

Centre steps up Kharif preparedness amid El Niño threat; 315 vulnerable districts identified

With concerns mounting over the possible impact of El Niño and a delayed southwest monsoon, the Central Government has intensified preparations for the upcoming Kharif season, unveiling a comprehensive contingency strategy aimed at protecting farmers and ensuring food security. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level virtual review meeting on Tuesday with state agriculture ministers, district collectors, senior officials, scientists from the In...

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 18, 2026 5:42 PM

PM Modi to transfer Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under 23rd PM-KISAN instalment on June 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on June 20 from Tarakeswar in West Bengal’s Hooghly District, marking another major milestone in one of the world’s largest direct income support programmes for farmers. Under the latest instalment, more than ₹18,880 crore will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore farmers across the country. The disbursement will include benefits for more th...

June 3, 2026 10:07 AM

No shortage of funds, full support for agriculture and rural development in Assam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday assured Assam of continued financial and policy support for agriculture and rural development, stating that there would be no shortage of funds for the state under various central schemes. The assurance came during a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi between Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The meeting reviewed the implementation of key central schemes and discussed a range of ...

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...

May 29, 2026 5:07 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for farmer-friendly reforms at Kharif Campaign 2026 strategy meet

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday called for simplifying agricultural governance and removing unnecessary procedural hurdles while chairing the National Agriculture Conference - Kharif Campaign 2026 at Pusa in New Delhi. Addressing agriculture ministers, senior officials, scientists and progressive farmers from across the country, Chouhan said rules and procedures should work in the interest of farmers rather than becoming a burden on them. “Farme...