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November 4, 2025 11:53 AM

Shivraj Singh orders probe into crop insurance irregularities; assures farmers of swift, fair claim settlements

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday issued strict instructions to insurance companies and officials to resolve all discrepancies in crop insurance claims and ensure that farmers receive their payments quickly and in full. Chairing a high-level meeting in the national capital, the Minister said that under no circumstances should farmers be made to suffer due to procedural lapses. He was reviewing the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and compl...

October 30, 2025 4:43 PM

Shivraj Singh inaugurates National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, calls for farmers to become entrepreneurs

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday inaugurated the National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, bringing together over 500 progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Implementing Agencies (IAs), and Cluster-Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) from 24 states and 140 districts across India. Addressing the inaugural session, Chouhan praised the contributions of farmers and FPOs, urging them to transform from prod...

October 14, 2025 10:31 PM

Shivraj Singh inaugurates new administrative building at ICAR–IIMR, Ludhiana

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building of the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR–IIMR) during his visit to Ludhiana, Punjab. The visit also included interactions with maize stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries of rural development schemes, and members of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), followed by a press conference on key agricultural initiatives for the sta...

October 6, 2025 3:38 PM

Skill Development Empowers Farmers to be Agri-Business Leaders, Set to Drive Rural Growth

In India building farmers' skills has become a crucial component for PM Modi-led Central Government, as nearly two-thirds of the population lives in rural areas and around half make their living from the agriculture. Nowadays, farmers have not to deal with just obtaining loans or seeds; rather they also have to manage changing weather patterns, maintain fertile soil, operate machinery efficiently, and come up with innovative ways to market their products. The Modi government has prioritized trai...

October 3, 2025 5:24 PM

Dairy sector grew 70% in 11 years under PM Modi, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, Haryana, on Friday, describing it as a major step towards strengthening India’s dairy sector and ensuring the welfare of milk producers. The plant, the largest in the country for producing curd, buttermilk, and yogurt, was built at a cost of about ₹350 crore and will supply dairy products across the Delhi–National Capital Region. Addressing the gathering, Shah said, “Prime Minister N...

September 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Empowering Farmers Through Skills: Building a Self-Reliant Agricultural Workforce

Farmer empowerment has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s agricultural strategy, with the government placing skill development and training at the heart of rural development. Recognizing that farmers today face challenges beyond just access to credit and seeds, such as adapting to climate change, managing soil health, using modern machinery, and securing better markets, the government has rolled out large-scale programs designed to build capacities and create a new generation of skilled culti...

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, ...