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.
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 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 relief to farmers.
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 transparency through QR-code traceability, and...
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 food security.
AIC CMD highlights universal crop insurance as essential for protecting farmers, managing risks, and building a resilient agricultural sector in India.
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 security.
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 coordinated village-level outreach.
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, while women account for nearly half of...
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.