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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 ...

January 16, 2026 10:17 PM

New Seed Act to curb fake seeds, boost transparency and protect farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the proposed Seed Act, 2026 would bring sweeping reforms to protect farmers, eliminate fake and substandard seeds, and ensure transparency across the seed supply chain. Briefing the media, Chouhan described the proposed legislation as a historic step aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests through stringent quality control, traceability and accountability. He said the new law would modernise India’s ...

January 14, 2026 3:34 PM

Farmers’ sincere efforts behind Mizoram being named ‘Ginger Capital of India’: CM Lalduhoma

After the NITI Aayog formally declared Mizoram as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said the recognition is a testament to the sustained hard work, dedication and innovation of the state’s farmers, who have transformed ginger cultivation into a major agricultural success story. Inaugurating the Ginger Processing Unit established at the Sairang Horticulture Centre, around 21 km from Aizawl, the Chief Minister noted that although Mizoram has been a Union Territory and ...

January 6, 2026 1:29 PM

”Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act’ to build self-reliant villages’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Tamil Nadu’s Erode

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act lays a strong foundation for building self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) villages, asserting that true rural development can be achieved only through public participation. Addressing labourers and workers during an interaction in Erode, Tamil Nadu, the Minister said the new law is a decisive step to strengthen employment generation, improve basic facilities...

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 3:18 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends New Year greetings to farmers, workers and ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to farmers, workers, labourers, youth and women across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to building a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’. In his New Year message, the Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is focused on empowering villages, the poor, farmers, workers, youth ...

January 1, 2026 3:09 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted with farmers in Maharashtra on Wednesday during a visit to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar district, reiterating the Centre’s commitment to agriculture and rural development. The Minister held discussions with farmers on issues related to agriculture and allied activities, and reviewed the implementation of various central government schemes. He also distributed ...