Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

July 3, 2026 8:19 PM

Amit Shah reviews below-normal rainfall situation, directs ministries to prepare for possible El Nino impact

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the impact of below-normal monsoon rainfall in parts of the country amid concerns over El Nino and directed all concerned ministries to remain on alert, coordinate closely with state governments and ensure timely measures to minimise any adverse impact on agriculture and water resources. Chairing a high-level meeting along with Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Shah said the Centre is continuously monitoring th...

January 30, 2026 3:02 AM

Economic Survey highlights strength of Indian agriculture, rural economy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The Economic Survey has documented the sustained strength of Indian agriculture and the transformation of rural India, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday. Reacting to the Survey, Chouhan said the data reflects unprecedented progress in agriculture and rural development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, driven by consistent policy support, institutional reforms and targeted investments. Agricultu...

September 7, 2025 10:50 AM

GST revamp to benefit small and medium farmers: Minister

The GST reforms will have a wide-scale impact on the agriculture sector, benefitting small and medium farmers because due to reduced GST rates on agricultural equipment, the cost of agriculture will decrease, and farmers' profits will increase, according to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The GST on bio-pesticides and micro-nutrients has been reduced, which will benefit farmers. Also, the trend of farmers towards bio-fertilisers from chemical fertilisers will definitely incr...

September 4, 2025 2:51 PM

Punjab: Union Agriculture Minister visits flood-stricken areas in Amritsar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday visited the flood-affected areas in Amritsar district of Punjab. He also met with the local residents and listened to their grievances while inspecting the region. He further took stock of the crops damaged by waterlogging due to persistent heavy rains and talked to farmers. After visiting the flood-affected areas of Amritsar, Kapurthala, and Gurdaspur districts, the Union Minister will hold a meeting with officials in Amritsar late ...

May 20, 2025 6:20 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates annual conference of agricultural universities and ICAR directors

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes at the Dr. C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was announced through an official statement by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan lauded the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) a...

May 13, 2025 12:00 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to review central schemes in Raipur, attend housing program in Ambikapur

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will review the implementation of central government schemes in Chhattisgarh during his visit to Raipur on Tuesday. According to an official release by the Ministry of Rural Development, the Union Minister will conduct the review meeting at the Naya Raipur Secretariat. Prior to the meeting, he will participate in a plantation drive on the Secretariat premises. Following the review, Chouhan is schedu...

May 9, 2025 10:56 AM

Under PM Modi, it is our resolve to uproot terrorism: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor by the Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan-based terror camps, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday reaffirmed India's firm commitment to eradicating terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Under PM Modi’s leadership, it is our firm resolve to uproot terrorism. A historic mistake was made in 1960 with the Indus Waters Treaty — but we are now correcting that,” Chouhan declared while addressing a...

April 15, 2025 3:05 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead Indian delegation at 15th BRICS agriculture ministers’ meeting in Brazil

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will lead the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), scheduled to be held on Thursday in Brasilia, Brazil, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare said in a statement. Themed “Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture through Cooperation, Innovation, and Equitable Trade among BRICS Countries,” the meeting will bring together agricultur...

January 15, 2025 8:34 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils Major Housing initiative for Madhya Pradesh

In a significant boost to housing development in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, presented a monumental housing initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. On behalf of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, he announced that 8.21 lakh families in the state will receive pucca houses at a cost of ...

January 14, 2025 2:23 PM

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews key agricultural issues

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a review meeting on Monday with senior officials from the Agriculture Ministry to address key issues concerning agriculture, according to a press release issued by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The discussion focused on farm produce, marketing strategies for agricultural products, import-export dynamics, and weather conditions affecting crops. During the meeting, Chouhan emph...