Government Announcements & Schemes

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.

Odisha has signed six MoUs with the Department of Posts, ICRISAT and MSSRF to strengthen digital agriculture, seed systems, climate resilience, nutrition and farmer livelihoods.

The government of India has proposed a ban on carbosulfan over concerns about its potential health and environmental risks, with the draft order now open for public comments.

The Govt of India has urged states to accelerate the rollout of the Digital Agriculture Mission and Pulses Self-Reliance Mission, with a focus on Farmer IDs, digital crop surveys, higher pulses production, processing inf...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges Bihar farmers to adopt integrated and natural farming to reduce risks, improve incomes and strengthen market opportunities.

HURL has received the CSR Lifetime Achievement Award at BridgeBharat 2026 for its sustained efforts in social development, community empowerment and building a more inclusive and sustainable society.