Shivraj Singh Chouhan

July 30, 2025 4:22 PM

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi’s 20th installment to be released on August 2

The 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released on August 2, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the event in Varanasi. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the preparations. The nationwide event aims to ensure that the ₹2,000 installment under the scheme reaches over 9.7 crore eligible farmers, with a total of ₹20,500 crore to be disbursed. Since...

July 13, 2025 4:16 PM

Centre asks states to crack down on fake, substandard fertilizers

In a move to protect farmers and ensure the integrity of agricultural inputs, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, calling for immediate and strict action against the sale of fake and substandard fertilizers. The directive aims to curb the black marketing of subsidized fertilizers, the circulation of counterfeit products, and illegal practices such as forced tagging of nano or bio-stimulan...

July 13, 2025 1:20 PM

Shivraj Singh calls PM Modi’s tenure a ‘golden era’ for employment in India

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure a 'golden era' for employment in India. He made the remarks while distributing appointment letters to successful candidates at the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Mela held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The nationwide employment drive saw over 51,000 youth across the country receiving appointment letters for government jobs. PM Modi also addressed the e...

July 2, 2025 5:10 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit J&K for key meetings, convocation and rural engagements

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3 and 4. The visit is aimed at reinforcing the Centre’s initiatives in agriculture, natural farming, and rural development in the Union Territory. It will also focus on enhancing academic partnerships and engaging directly with farming communities and rural stakeholders On July 3, Chouhan will hold a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinag...

June 26, 2025 9:06 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses farmer-centric research and modernization for agricultural growth

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday emphasized that a developed agriculture sector and prosperous farmers are crucial for a developed India. Speaking at a press conference in Indore, he highlighted India’s rapid progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, noting that the country has become the world’s fourth-largest economy. He stressed that increasing agricultural production, reducing costs, compensat...

June 17, 2025 10:14 AM

Shivraj Singh pays tribute to martyr Buddhu Nonia in Patna

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Buddhu Nonia at his centenary celebrations in Patna. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan recalled his ultimate sacrifice during the Salt Satyagraha. "He was thrown into a boiling salt cauldron by the British, yet continued to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’,” Chouhan said, lauding the courage of the revolutionary. "We earned our f...

June 11, 2025 9:13 AM

Centre reaches out to farmers across 700 districts under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan is spearheading the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a national campaign launched on May 29 from Puri, Odisha. The 15-day initiative, which concludes on June 12, aims to connect scientific research with agricultural practice on the ground, targeting over 1.5 crore farmers across more than 700 districts. The effort is supported by 16,000 agricultural scientists and 2,170 interdisciplinary teams. At the launc...

June 2, 2025 11:49 AM

Viksit Bharat Requires Thriving Agriculture, Prosperous Farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bihar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday emphasised the government’s firm commitment towards building a 'Viksit Bharat', stating that the path to national development passes through agricultural prosperity and farmers' welfare. Union Minister Chouhan is in Motihari, Bihar. He is holding discussions focused on boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring better livelihoods for farmers in the state. Highlighting the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chouhan said, “...

June 2, 2025 9:36 AM

Integral Humanism is not a complex philosophy; it is the essence of Indian thought: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday addressed a National Memorial Symposium at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s philosophy of ‘Integral Humanism.’ The symposium brought together scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders to reflect on the relevance of this philosophy in contemporary India. Addressing the gathering, the Union Minister paid homage to Pandit Deendayal Up...

May 30, 2025 1:44 PM

India working towards becoming food bank of the world: Shivraj Singh

India is working towards becoming the "food bank of the world" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday. He was speaking at the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. The nationwide campaign, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), will run f...