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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan approves Rs 605.71 Cr for Rajasthan and Telangana Agriculture
Government Announcements & Schemes
August 13, 2026

The Government of India has approved Rs 605.71 crore for Rajasthan and Telangana under RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana to support agricultural development, infrastructure and farmer welfare.


Govt of India pushes oilseed production under NMEO, palm oil cultivation expands across 15 states
Government Announcements & Schemes
August 5, 2026

The Govt of India is expanding oilseed production and oil palm cultivation through the National Mission on Edible Oils, aiming to boost domestic output, reduce edible oil imports and strengthen farmer support.


Government tightens kharif preparedness with weekly monsoon reviews
Government Announcements & Schemes
July 8, 2026

Government has intensified Kharif season preparedness amid concerns over a possible El Niño impact, with weekly reviews, seed reserves, crop advisories, crop insurance support and improved monsoon conditions offering rel...


Government tightens rice quality norms under PMGKAY; 80 crore beneficiaries to get better rice
Government Announcements & Schemes
July 2, 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved revised rice quality standards under PMGKAY, reducing broken grain limits to 10% for raw rice and 5% for parboiled rice. The reform will benefit over 80 crore beneficiaries, improve transpa...


Farmers urge centre to shield agriculture as India-US trade talks gain momentum
Government Announcements & Schemes
June 24, 2026

India-US trade talks have entered a crucial phase, with farmer groups urging the government to protect domestic agriculture from subsidised US imports. Concerns focus on market access, farm incomes, dairy, poultry and fo...


Universal crop insurance crucial for strengthening India’s agricultural resilience: AIC CMD
Government Announcements & Schemes
June 22, 2026

AIC CMD highlights universal crop insurance as essential for protecting farmers, managing risks, and building a resilient agricultural sector in India.


BRICS agriculture ministers meet begins in Indore, India pushes for small farmer-centric global cooperation
Government Announcements & Schemes
June 13, 2026

The two-day BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting commenced in Indore on Thursday, with India calling for stronger international cooperation to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and ensure global food se...


Centre launches ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from June 1 to promote sustainable farming
Government Announcements & Schemes
May 31, 2026

The Centre will launch the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from June 1 to June 30 to promote balanced fertiliser use, improve soil health and provide farmers with weather-based agricultural advisories through coordinate...


Ayushman Bharat digital mission crosses 90 crore ABHA cccounts milestone
Government Announcements & Schemes
May 31, 2026

India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has crossed the milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs), strengthening the country's digital healthcare ecosystem. Uttar Pradesh leads in registrations...


Beyond the monsoon: Why India’s farmers need a new insurance model
Government Announcements & Schemes
May 30, 2026

India’s farm insurance system must evolve beyond monsoon-linked crop losses as climate risks, technology-driven farming, and new agricultural challenges reshape the rural economy.


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