Shivraj Singh Chouhan

August 25, 2026 11:57 PM

Mission Samriddh Gaon aims to create poverty-free, employment-rich villages: Chouhan

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday launched the Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme aimed at developing poverty-free, employment-rich villages equipped with assured basic amenities. Launching the scheme at Krishi Bhawan in Delhi, Chouhan said the mission seeks to create a comprehensive and integrated model for rural development. “Prosperous villages, strong foundation of a developed India,” the Office of Shivraj said in a post on X. “Through Mission Samriddh Gaon...

August 21, 2026 9:11 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, hails his development initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, praising his efforts towards the development and progress of the northeastern state. Taking to X, PM Modi said Khandu was “at the forefront” of several initiatives aimed at taking Arunachal Pradesh to new heights of progress and wished him a long and healthy life in service of the people. “My best wishes to Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Shri Pema Khandu Ji on his bi...

August 18, 2026 7:16 PM

Agriculture, rural development departments to work on ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ roadmap: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for a coordinated effort among farmers, scientists, government officials, food processors, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and rural women to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision into action and make Indian agriculture prosperous, self-reliant and globally competitive. Addressing a commitment programme organised for departments u...

August 18, 2026 6:04 PM

ICAR’s 97th AGM charts roadmap for farmer-centric, demand-driven agricultural research

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for a demand-driven agricultural research ecosystem that places farmers, markets and consumers at the centre, stressing that research should translate into faster and measurable benefits on the ground. Addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society at the National Agricultural Science Complex in New Delhi, Chouhan said the vision of a developed Indi...

August 17, 2026 10:56 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan delivers 2.89 lakh pucca houses worth Rs 3,473 crore to Rajasthan under PMAY-G

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday handed over approval for 2,89,355 pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Rajasthan, involving an outlay of ₹3,473 crore. During a state-level PMAY-G programme in Baran, Chouhan also handed over an approval letter for ₹340.59 crore for agricultural development initiatives, including those under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), to Rajast...

August 17, 2026 7:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge on August 18

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer the ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge to officials of both ministries at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on August 18, as the government prepares an action-oriented roadmap for agriculture and rural development towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The programme will focus on implementing the priorities outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on August 15, with parti...

August 14, 2026 6:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches CBDC-based DBT pilot for foodgrain distribution in Chandigarh

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) pilot in Chandigarh, aimed at making foodgrain delivery under the Public Distribution System (PDS) more transparent, secure and timely. The initiative was launched at Tagore Theatre in an event chaired by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Ren...

August 13, 2026 5:59 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan, Telangana under farm schemes

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday approved a combined allocation of Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and the Krishonnati Yojana (KY). Of the total amount, Rajasthan will receive Rs 340.59 crore, while Telangana has been allocated Rs 265.12 crore to support agricultural development and farmer welfare initiatives. Chouhan approved the allocations during a virtual meeting ...

August 12, 2026 5:29 PM

Over 50,000 saplings planted across 31 states on Hariyali Amavasya under Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Green Initiative

More than 50,000 saplings were planted across 31 states on Wednesday as part of a nationwide plantation campaign led by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in collaboration with the Vriksh Mitra Parivar. The campaign, held on the occasion of Hariyali Amavasya, also drew momentum from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. A major plantation programme was organised at the PBG Ground, Central Ridge, near Talk...

August 12, 2026 1:10 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for nationwide plantation drive on Hariyali Amavasya, over 50,000 saplings to be planted

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called upon people across the country to mark Hariyali Amavasya on August 12 by planting saplings, with members of the Vriksh Mitra Parivar pledging to plant more than 50,000 saplings nationwide. Chouhan will lead a plantation drive at the PBG Ground, Central Range, near Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, along with hundreds of colleagues on Wednesday. At the same time, thousands of members associated...