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August 15, 2025 12:46 PM

PM Modi’s Independence Day Tribute to Farmers: The Backbone of Bharat

On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional tribute to India’s farmers, calling them the backbone of the nation’s journey from dependency to self-reliance. He recalled how colonial rule had left the country impoverished, but it was the tireless efforts of farmers that filled Bharat’s granaries and secured the nation’s food sovereignty. His address combined heartfelt gratitude with a clear roadmap for the future of Indian agriculture. Farmers – The Back...

August 15, 2025 10:02 AM

Standing tall in front of policies which are against farmers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address reaffirmed support to farmers, saying that he is "standing tall like a wall in front of policies which are against farmers' interests." The remarks, made on the ramparts of Red Fort on Friday, come amid United States putting pressure on India to open up its agriculture market and subsequently levying a 25 per cent additional tariff, with the western nation calling it a 'penalty' for buying Russian oil. "If any policy is against India...

August 13, 2025 10:57 AM

Will find new markets, no compromise on farmers’ interests, says Shivraj Singh as India faces US tariffs

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to protect farmers’ interests amid tariff pressures, saying that there would be no compromise on the welfare of the farming community. Speaking at an event in Subrahmanyam Hall, New Delhi, Chouhan stressed that India’s vast population is its strength and that the country will seek out new markets to counter the challenges posed by international trade pressures. In a veiled reference ...

August 12, 2025 2:54 PM

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: Huge push to India’s agri infra

In the heart of Kidigam in Gajapati District of Odisha, the “Sri Maa Majji Gouri” Cashew Industry stands as a powerful visionary entrepreneurship. Established in 2022, this enterprise was born out of a bold vision—to create a primary cashew processing unit that would generate local employment and provide market stability to farmers. With a total project cost of ₹57 lakh, the promoters secured a loan of ₹42.75 lakh from UCO Bank at a highly subsidised interest rate of 5.5% per annum, ...

August 12, 2025 11:03 AM

PMFBY: A safety net for farmers, 78.41 crore applications insured since 2016

Farmers all across India are benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). PMFBY is not insurance; it acts as a safety net for them when the forces of nature don’t support the farmers’ efforts. Every season, droughts, floods, pests, or storms destroy months of effort in just a few hours. That’s exactly what happened to Shri Lal Krishnesh, a farmer from Kerala. In 2022, heavy rains ruined his entire crop, leaving him heartbroken. But he had made a smart decision; he chose ...

August 8, 2025 1:46 PM

Huge push to agri-sector under PMKSY, ₹1,920 cr additional budget approved

The Union Cabinet has approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to support the farmers and strengthen farm-to-market infrastructure in India. This budget also includes an additional ₹1,920 crore. Transformative Outcomes Under PMKSY Since its launch, a total of 1,601 projects have been approved under various components of the PMKSY as of June 2025. Out of these, 1,133 projects are now operational/completed, creating a processing and preservat...

August 5, 2025 10:48 AM

PM Modi changed our lives: Chhattisgarh farmers hail PM-Kisan scheme

Farmers in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district are expressing heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the continued support through the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan scheme), which they say has brought significant changes to their agricultural lives and economic stability. One of the beneficiaries said, "I take benefit of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Small and middle-class farmers like me are taking advantage of this scheme and achieving success in their farming endea...

July 24, 2025 5:27 PM

India-UK CETA to boost Indian farmers’ global access and rural prosperity

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will open new avenues of growth for Indian farmers. Focused on tariff elimination and improved market access, the deal promises to connect Indian agricultural producers with the UK’s high-value market, enhance rural prosperity, and strengthen India’s position in global agri-trade. Farmers – sow local, sell global Indian farming communities stand to gain from easier access to the UK market and more opportunities to sell thei...

July 3, 2025 4:01 PM

Trump visits Iowa to kick off America’s 250th anniversary, reassure farmers on trade

President Donald Trump travels to Iowa on Thursday to kick off celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary next year and to tout recent trade and legislative actions to heartland voters who helped propel his return to the White House. Trump will deliver a campaign-style speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, a familiar stop for presidential candidates in the early primary state. Trump won Iowa's 2024 Republican caucuses by a historically large margin and carried the state by 1...

June 22, 2025 11:02 AM

Centre, Karnataka government announce relief for mango farmers amid falling prices

In a major relief to mango growers in Karnataka, the Central and State governments have agreed to jointly compensate farmers for losses due to plummeting mango prices, particularly of the Totapuri variety. The decision was made during a video conference held on Saturday between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Karnataka Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvaraya Swamy. Union Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi also participated in the meeting. Under the plan, compensation will...