Government Announcements & Schemes

The government has formed a committee led by former NITI Aayog member Prof. Ramesh Chand to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands on cane prices, sugar pricing, recovery measurement and deductions for mechanically harvested...

The Indian Army has launched Bharat Rice to improve ration quality for troops, with direct deliveries to supply depots in remote areas and an MoU with FCI to strengthen military logistics during operational contingencies...

The ninth National Review Workshop in Bastar called for state-specific cooperative action plans, faster PACS computerisation, stronger market access, secure cooperative banking and expanded grain storage.

The government has approved Rs 5,547.99 crore procurement of 7.06 lakh MT of pulses and oilseeds at MSP for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.

The Centre has called for data-driven Rabi crop planning, with focus on water availability, quality seeds, pulses and oilseeds, timely procurement and balanced fertiliser use.

SKUAST-K’s national seminar highlighted the role of millets in climate resilient agriculture, nutrition, soil health and sustainable food systems, with focus on value addition and farmer opportunities.

India’s first soil carbon payments are linking regenerative farming with additional farm income, with more than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana set to receive over Rs 2.9 crore for verified carbon and climate-friendl...

The Centre is working with States to strengthen KVKs, including upgrading 300 centres by March 2027 and establishing Incubation-cum-Skill Centres across all KVKs by December 2028.

The government has expanded onion buffer stock releases to 19 cities through Kanda Express and road transport, with onions available at ₹35 per kg through retail outlets and mobile vans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan from August 29–30 to review bilateral ties with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and advance cooperation towards a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.