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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 ...

March 25, 2026 6:28 PM

Piyush Goyal urges industry to leverage FTAs with quality focus, highlights CSR push and Viksit Bharat vision

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday called on Indian industry to make the most of the country’s expanding network of free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed economies, stressing that a sustained focus on quality would be key to unlocking their full potential. He said India has signed nine FTAs with 38 developed nations in recent years, offering preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global trade. Addressing the National CSR Announcement for FY 2026–27 and...

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 13, 2026 8:48 PM

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 19,480 crore in Assam’s Guwahati; releases Rs 18,000 crore under PM-Kisan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹19,480 crore in Guwahati, Assam, and released over ₹18,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to farmers across the country. Addressing a gathering in the city, the Prime Minister said the projects launched from Guwahati cover key welfare and infrastructure initiatives that will accelerate Assam’s growth and benefit people across the state. PM-Kisan funds...

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...

March 6, 2026 9:58 PM

Over 16 lakh farmers join PM Modi’s post-Budget webinar on agriculture

More than 16 lakh farmers and stakeholders linked to the fertilizer sector participated in a post-Budget webinar on “Agriculture and Rural Transformation” addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. According to data released by the Department of Fertilizers, around 16 lakh participants — including about 12 lakh male and 4 lakh female farmers — watched the Prime Minister’s address through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSKs) across the country. The digital outrea...

February 20, 2026 8:47 AM

India stands at AI inflection point amid infrastructure shift: Industry leaders

Industry leaders and experts on Friday hailed the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026,’ saying AI is not merely a technology upgrade; it is an infrastructure shift and infrastructure determines power. Countries have increasingly used trade and technology as strategic leverage. According to Savi Soin, SVP and President, Qualcomm India, the country’s “AI future will be defined not just by powerful models, but by how effectively intelligence reaches people, industries, and public systems at scale...

February 20, 2026 8:34 AM

India Has the Potential to Lead Global AI Diffusion for Public Welfare: Nandan Nilekani

India is showing the world how fast artificial intelligence can move from ideas to real-life solutions, especially for farmers and the rural economy, Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday during a CEO roundtable. He credited the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling rapid AI adoption aimed at improving the lives of ordinary citizens. Nilekani recalled his meeting with the Prime Minister on January 8, when the discussion focused on applying AI in agriculture. During the ...